Towards the poor be thou more hearty, and delay not to shew him mercy.

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But yet towards the poor be thou more hearty, and delay not to shew him mercy. Help the poor because of the commandment: and send him not away empty handed because of his poverty.

Source Sirach 29:7-15 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), we should be kind to those in misfortune and not keep them waiting: help them without delay and never send them away empty-handed. Today, without waiting, offer a little of your time, your attention or your goods to someone going through a difficulty.

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