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Sirach 14:13 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Do good to your friends before you die. According to your ability, reach out and give to them. "

Sirach 14:13

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11 My son, according to what you have, treat yourself well, and bring worthy offerings to the Lord.

12 Remember that death will not wait, and that the covenant of Hades hasn’t been shown to you.

13 Do good to your friends before you die. According to your ability, reach out and give to them.

14 Don’t deprive yourself of a good day. Don’t let your share of a desired good pass you by.

15 Won’t you leave your labors to another, and your toils be divided by lot?

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Sirach 14:1

"Blessed is the man who has not slipped with his mouth, and doesn’t suffer from sorrow for sins."

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"Riches are not appropriate for a stingy person. What would a miser do with money?"

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"He who gathers by denying himself gathers for others. Others will revel in his goods."

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"If one is mean to himself, to whom will he be good? He won’t enjoy his possessions."

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"There is none more evil than he who is grudging to himself. This is a punishment for his wickedness."

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