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Sirach 29:12 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Store up almsgiving in your store-chambers and it will deliver you out of all affliction. "

Sirach 29:12

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10 Lose your money for a brother and a friend. Don’t let it rust under a stone and be lost.

11 Allocate your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High and it will profit you more than gold.

12 Store up almsgiving in your store-chambers and it will deliver you out of all affliction.

13 It will fight for you against your enemy better than a mighty shield and a ponderous spear.

14 A good man will be surety for his neighbor. He who has lost shame will fail him.

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Sirach 29:1

"He who shows mercy will lend to his neighbor. He who strengthens him with his hand keeps the commandments."

Sirach 29:2

"Lend to your neighbor in time of his need. Repay your neighbor on time."

Sirach 29:3

"Confirm your word, and keep faith with him; and at all seasons you will find what you need."

Sirach 29:4

"Many have considered a loan to be a windfall, and have given trouble to those who helped them."

Sirach 29:5

"Until he has received, he will kiss a man’s hands. For his neighbor’s money he will speak submissively. Then when payment is due, he will prolong the time, return excuses, and complain about the season."

Sirach 29:6

"If he prevails, the creditor will hardly receive half; and he will count it as a windfall. If not, he has deprived him of his money, and he has gotten him for an enemy without cause. He will pay him with cursing and railing. Instead of honor, he will pay him disgrace."

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