Sirach 17:21-23

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²²One’s almsgiving is like a signet ring with the Lord,^[a]
and he will keep a person’s kindness like the apple of his eye.^[b]
²³Afterward he will rise up and repay them,
and he will bring their recompense on their heads.

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Footnotes

Sirach 17:22 Gk him
Sirach 17:22 Other ancient authorities add apportioning repentance to his sons and daughters

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