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Alms for the Poor

³⁰ As water extinguishes a blazing fire,
   so almsgiving atones for sin.
³¹ Those who repay favours give thought to the future;
   when they fall they will find support.

Duties towards the Poor and the Oppressed

4My child, do not cheat the poor of their living,
   and do not keep needy eyes waiting.
² Do not grieve the hungry,
   or anger one in need.
³ Do not add to the troubles of the desperate,
   or delay giving to the needy.
⁴ Do not reject a suppliant in distress,
   or turn your face away from the poor.
⁵ Do not avert your eye from the needy,
   and give no one reason to curse you;
⁶ for if in bitterness of soul some should curse you,
   their Creator will hear their prayer.