Ben Sira 29:12

12 Count among your treasures the fact that you give to the poor. It will save you from all kinds of trouble

Ben Sira 29:12 In-Context

10 It is better to lose your money by helping a relative or a friend than to lose it by letting it rust away under a rock somewhere.

11 Use your wealth as the Most High has commanded; this will do you more good than keeping your money for yourself.

12 Count among your treasures the fact that you give to the poor. It will save you from all kinds of trouble

13 and will be a better defense against your enemies than the strongest shield or stoutest spear.

14 A good man is willing to guarantee his neighbor's debts. Only someone who has lost all sense of decency would refuse to do so.