Sirach 35:1-17

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

35 The one who keeps the law makes many offerings;^(A)
2     one who heeds the commandments makes an offering of well-being.^(B)
3 The one who returns a kindness offers choice flour,^(C)
4     and one who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.
⁵ To keep from wickedness is pleasing to the Lord,
    and to forsake unrighteousness is an atonement.^(D)
6 Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed,^(E)
7     for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the commandment.
⁸ The offering of the righteous enriches the altar,
    and its pleasing odor rises before the Most High.^(F)
9 The sacrifice of the righteous is acceptable,
    and it will never be forgotten.^(G)
10 Be generous when you worship the Lord,
    and do not skimp the first fruits of your hands.^(H)
11 With every gift show a cheerful face
    and dedicate your tithe with gladness.^(I)
12 Give to the Most High as he has given to you
    and as generously as you can afford.^(J)
13 For the Lord is the one who repays,
    and he will repay you sevenfold.^(K)

¹⁴ Do not offer him a bribe, for he will not accept it,
¹⁵     and do not rely on a dishonest sacrifice,
for the Lord is the judge,
    and with him there is no partiality.^(L)
16 He will not show partiality to the poor,
    but he will listen to the prayer of one who is wronged.^(M)
17 He will not ignore the supplication of the orphan
    or the widow when she pours out her complaint.^(N)