Sirach 12:5

5 Do good to the humble, but don't give to the ungodly. Hold back your bread, and don't give it to them, since by it they might gain power over you. You will encounter twice as much evil for all the good things that you have done for them.

Sirach 12:5 In-Context

3 There is nothing good for those who continue to do evil or for those who don't freely offer charity.
4 Give to the pious, but don't assist sinners.
5 Do good to the humble, but don't give to the ungodly. Hold back your bread, and don't give it to them, since by it they might gain power over you. You will encounter twice as much evil for all the good things that you have done for them.
6 The Most High also hated sinners, and he will repay the ungodly with punishment.
7 Give to good people, and don't assist sinners.
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