Ben Sira 40:24

24 Brethren and help are against time of trouble, but alms shall deliver more than them both.

Ben Sira 40:24 In-Context

22 Thine eye desireth favor and beauty, but more than both corn while it is green.

23 A friend and companion never meet amiss, but above both is a wife with her husband.

24 Brethren and help are against time of trouble, but alms shall deliver more than them both.

25 Gold and silver make the foot stand sure, but counsel is esteemed above them both.

26 Riches and strength lift up the heart, but the fear of the Lord is above them both. There is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth not to seek help.