Sir 7:29-36

29With all your soul fear God

and revere his priests.

30With all your strength love your Maker

and do not neglect his ministers.

31Honor God and respect the priest;

give him his portion as you have been commanded:^k

First fruits and contributions,

his portion of victims and holy offerings.^*

32To the poor also extend your hand,

that your blessing may be complete.

33Give your gift to all the living,

and do not withhold your kindness from the dead.^*

34Do not avoid those who weep,

but mourn with those who mourn.^l

35Do not hesitate to visit the sick,

because for such things you will be loved.^m

36In whatever you do, remember your last days,

and you will never sin.^*