Sefer HaMiddot, Compassion and Mercy, Part I/ספר המדות·רחמנות·חלק ראשון

1Whoever shows compassion for the poor merits consolation from God.

2He will also always be victorious.

3When there is no compassion, the world suffers from hunger.

4There is also an increase in theft.

5A person who prays fervently merits having compassion for the poor.

6One who has no compassion goes crazy.

7One who repays bad with good lives a long life.

8By being compassionate, your lustful desires will be eliminated.

9By ignoring your brother when you see that he is in trouble, it is as if you were responsible for that trouble.

10One who sees a fellow Jew suffering should pray for mercy on his behalf.

11By praying for God’s compassion a person merits bringing together suitable marriage partners.

12Anyone who judges others favorably merits celebrating the Festivals properly.