Sirach 4:4-7 Common English Bible (CEB)

4. Don’t keep rejecting the pleaof someone in distress,and don’t turn your faceaway from the poor.

5. Don’t turn youreyes away from someone begging,and don’t give anyone an opportunityto curse you.

6. If some curse youin their bitter circumstances,the one who made themwill hear their prayer.

7. Behave yourself pleasantly in the assembly,and bow your headto an influential person.

Sirach 4