Sirach 29:11-13

Revised Standard Version

¹¹ Lay up your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High,
    and it will profit you more than gold.
¹² Store up almsgiving in your treasury,
    and it will rescue you from all affliction;
¹³ more than a mighty shield and more than a heavy spear,
    it will fight on your behalf against your enemy.