Sirach 3:29-31

Good News Translation

²⁹ Intelligent people will learn from proverbs and parables. They listen well because they want to learn.

Giving to the Poor

³⁰ Giving to the poor can make up for sin, just as water can put out a blazing fire. ³¹ Anyone who responds to others with acts of kindness is thinking of the future, because he will find help if he ever falls on hard times.