Good News Translation
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.

New Revised Standard Version
Kindred and helpers are for a time of trouble, but almsgiving rescues better than either.

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

New American Bible
Relatives and helpers for times of stress; but better than either, charity that rescues.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they.

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

Sirach 40:22
Thy eye desireth favour and beauty, but more than these green sown fields.

Sirach 40:23
A friend and companion meeting together in season, but above them both is a wife with her husband.

Sirach 40:25
Gold and silver make the feet stand sure: but wise counsel is above them both.

Sirach 40:26
Riches and strength lift up the heart: but above these is the fear of the Lord.