OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 18:15

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My son, don’t add reproach to your good deeds, and no harsh words in any of your giving.

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Verse 15. Complaint. Greek “reproach.” Bible.—The manner of giving, enhances the value of the gift, or even surpasses it. Calmet.

Super omnia vultus

Accessere boni, nec iners pauperque voluntas. Met. 8.

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