Sirach 35:1-17
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1 He that keepeth the law bringeth offerings enough: he that taketh heed to the commandment offereth a peace offering.
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2 He that requiteth a goodturn offereth fine flour; and he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise.
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3 To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.
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4 Thou shalt not appear empty before the Lord.
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5 For all these things [are to be done] because of the commandment.
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6 The offering of the righteous maketh the altar fat, and the sweet savour thereof is before the most High.
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7 The sacrifice of a just man is acceptable. and the memorial thereof shall never be forgotten.
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8 Give the Lord his honour with a good eye, and diminish not the firstfruits of thine hands.
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9 In all thy gifts shew a cheerful countenance, and dedicate thy tithes with gladness.
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10 Give unto the most High according as he hath enriched thee; and as thou hast gotten, give with a cheerful eye.
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11 For the Lord recompenseth, and will give thee seven times as much.
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12 Do not think to corrupt with gifts; for such he will not receive: and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with him is no respect of persons.
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13 He will not accept any person against a poor man, but will hear the prayer of the oppressed.
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14 He will not despise the supplication of the fatherless; nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint.
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15 Do not the tears run down the widow's cheeks? and is not her cry against him that causeth them to fall?
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16 He that serveth the Lord shall be accepted with favour, and his prayer shall reach unto the clouds.
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17 The prayer of the humble pierceth the clouds: and till it come nigh, he will not be comforted; and will not depart, till the most High shall behold to judge righteously, and execute judgment.