Sirach 40:24
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Relatives and help in a time of distress are good, but acts of charity will rescue one better than both.
Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they.
Relatives and helpers are good to have in times of trouble, but it will be an even greater help if you have made a practice of giving to the poor.
Relatives and helpers for times of stress; but better than either, charity that rescues.
A brother and a helper are cherished in times of stress, but better than either is the aid provided by almsgiving.
Kindred and helpers are for a time of trouble, but almsgiving rescues better than either.
Kindred and helpers are for a time of trouble, but almsgiving rescues better than either.
Kindred and helpers are for a time of trouble, but almsgiving rescues better than either.
Kindred and helpers are for a time of trouble, but almsgiving rescues better than either.
Brothers and help are for a time of trouble, but almsgiving rescues better than both.
Brothers and help are for a time of trouble, but almsgiving rescues better than both.
Brethren into help in the time of tribulation comfort much; and (or but) mercy shall deliver more than they [or over them].
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