Eclesiastes 11

Isaac of Nineveh

Eclesiastes 11:1

When you give, give generously, with a joyous countenance, and give more than you are asked for, since it is said: "Send forth thy morsel of bread toward the face of the poor man, and soon you will find your recompense." Do not separate the rich from the poor, nor try to discriminate the worthy from the unworthy, but let all persons be equal in your eyes for a good deed. — ASCETICAL HOMILIES 4

Eclesiastes 11:4

Let not much wisdom become a stumbling-block to your soul and a snare before you; but trusting in God, manfully make a beginning upon the way that is filled with blood, lest always you be found wanting and naked of knowledge of God. For he who is fearful or watches the winds, sows not. — ASCETICAL HOMILIES 6