Ben Sira 29:9

9 Help the poor for the commandment's sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.

Ben Sira 29:9 In-Context

7 Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill-dealing, fearing to be defrauded.

8 Yet, have thou patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to show him mercy.

9 Help the poor for the commandment's sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.

10 Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend, and let it not rust under a stone to be lost.

11 Lay up thy treasure according to the commandments of the Most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than gold.