Sirach 4:4

4 Don't keep rejecting the plea of someone in distress, and don't turn your face away from the poor.

Sirach 4:4 In-Context

2 Don't grieve a hungry person,
3 Don't trouble an angry person, and don't put off giving to the needy.
4 Don't keep rejecting the plea of someone in distress, and don't turn your face away from the poor.
5 Don't turn your eyes away from someone begging, and don't give anyone an opportunity to curse you.
6 If some curse you in their bitter circumstances, the one who made them will hear their prayer.
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