Sirach 40:24 - Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁴ Brothers are a help in time of tribulation, but mercy will liberate, more so than they will.

Tuilleadh leaganacha

Common English Bible

²⁴ Relatives and help in a time of distress are good, but acts of charity will rescue one better than both.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁴ Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they.

Good News Translation (US Version)

²⁴ Relatives and helpers are good to have in times of trouble, but it will be an even greater help if you have made a practice of giving to the poor.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

²⁴ Relatives and helpers are for a time of affliction, but almsgiving rescues better than both.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

²⁴ Relatives and friends can help when you are in trouble, but the best help comes from giving to the poor.

Sirach 40:24 Tagairtí Cros