Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 12:1

ΕΑΝ εὖ ποιῇς, γνῶθι τίνι ποιεῖς, καὶ ἔσται χάρις τοῖς ἀγαθοῖς σου.
King James Version (KJV)

When thou wilt do good, know to whom thou doest it; so shalt thou be thanked for thy benefits.

Modern English

When you want to do good, know who you're doing it for, so you'll be thanked for your kindness.

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