Sirach 7:32-36

Good News Translation

³² Give your help to the poor, and the Lord will give you his perfect blessing. ³³ Be generous to every living soul, and be gracious to the memory of the dead. ³⁴ Show sympathy to those who have lost a loved one, and mourn with them. ³⁵ Do not hesitate to visit the sick. You will be loved for things like these. ³⁶ Whatever you do, remember that some day you must die. As long as you keep this in mind, you will never sin.