Ben Sira 29:13

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

Ben Sira 29:13 In-Context

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.

15 If someone does this favor for you, don't forget it; he has risked his good name for you.