Ben Sira 7:33

33 A gift hath grace in the sight of every man living, and for the dead detain it not.

Ben Sira 7:33 In-Context

31 Fear the Lord; and honor the priest, and give him his portion, as it is commanded thee: the firstfruits, and the trespass offering, and the gift of the shoulders, and the sacrifice of sanctification, and the firstfruits of the holy things.

32 And stretch thine hand unto the poor, that thy blessing may be perfected.

33 A gift hath grace in the sight of every man living, and for the dead detain it not.

34 Fail not to be with them that weep, and mourn with them that mourn.

35 Be not slow to visit the sick, for that shall make thee to be beloved.