Sirach 35:1-17

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

35 He that keepeth the law, multiplieth offerings.

² It is a wholesome sacrifice to take heed to the commandments, and to depart from all iniquity.

³ And to depart from injustice, is to offer a propitiatory sacrifice for injustices, and a begging of pardon for sins.

⁴ He shall return thanks, that offereth fine flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice.

⁵ To depart from iniquity is that which pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice, is an entreaty for sins.

⁶ Thou shalt not appear empty in the sight of the Lord.

⁷ For all these things are to be done because of the commandment of God.

⁸ The oblation of the just maketh the altar fat, and is an odour of sweetness in the sight of the most High.

⁹ The sacrifice of the just is acceptable, and the Lord will not forget the memorial thereof.

¹⁰ Give glory to God with a good heart: and diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands.

¹¹ In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy.

¹² Give to the most High according to what he hath given to thee, and with a good eye do according to the ability of thy hands:

¹³ For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much.

¹⁴ Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive.

¹⁵ And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person.

¹⁶ The Lord will not accept any person against a poor man, and he will hear the prayer of him that is wronged.

¹⁷ He will not despise the prayers of the fatherless; nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint.