[99] Then another deity uttered this inspired utterance (udāna) in the presence of the Blessed One:
"Good indeed, dear sir (mārisa), is giving (dāna); even when there is little, giving is good;
giving out of faith too is good; the gift of what is righteously gained is also good.
#1 [Apparatus footnote in the source edition:] "Ma. Yu.: at this point there occurs [the word] 'so'." [The sigla "Ma." and "Yu." — conventionally understood as the Burmese (Maramma) and European (PTS) editions — are expanded here by the translator's inference; the exact anchor point of the variant is as marked in the source.]
And further, giving with discernment is also good;
giving with discernment is extolled by the Fortunate One (Sugata).
Those worthy of offerings (dakkhiṇeyya) here in the world of the living —
gifts given to them bear great fruit,
like seeds sown in a fertile field."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.