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And of thy own chattel do thou alms-(deeds), and do not thou turn away thy face from any poor man[a]; and so it shall be done, that the face of the Lord be not turned away from thee. [Of thy substance do alms-deed, and do thou not turn away thy face from any poor man; so forsooth it shall be done, that neither from thee be turned away the face of the Lord.]

As thou mayest, that is, after thy power, be thou merciful. [What manner wise thou shalt be able, so be thou merciful.]

If thou hast much, give thou plenteously; if thou hast a little, also be thou busy to part willfully, (or willingly), or gladly a little. [If much were to thee, abundantly give; if little there were, also little gladly study to part.]

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Footnotes

  1. Tobit 4:7 If thou mayest not give chattel, give thou will (or a resolve to help), and (a) sign of compassion.