Common English Bible

Sirach 35:16-19 Common English Bible (CEB)

16. God will not be partial to the poor,but he will listen to the complaintof those who are wronged.

17. God will never ignore an orphan’s plea,nor that of a widowwhen she pours out a complaint.

18. Don’t a widow’s tears fall downon her cheek,

19. and isn’t her plea against the onewho caused her tears?