Sirach 35:9-15
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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?