Sirach, Chapter 35
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He who keeps the law multiplies offerings,
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And he who gives heed to the commandments sacrifices a peace-offering.
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He who renders kindness offers fine flour,
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And he who gives alms sacrifices a thanksgiving offering.
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A pleasing thing to the Lord it is to depart from wickedness, And a propitiation it is to turn away from unrighteousness.
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Do not appear in the presence of the Lord empty,
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For all these things [are due] because of the commandment.
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The offering of a righteous man makes the altar fat, And the sweet savor therefore [is] before the Most High.
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The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable, And the memorial of it will not be forgotten.
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With a good eye glorify the Lord, And do not hold back the offerings of your hands.
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In all your works let your countenance beam, And with gladness sanctify your tithe.
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Give to God according to his gift to you, With a good eye and according as your hand has prospered;
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For he is a God of recompense, And sevenfold he will recompense you.
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Do not bribe [him], for he will not accept [gifts],
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And do not trust in a sacrifice of extortion; For he is a God of justice, And with him there is no partiality.
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He will not respect the person of the poor, But hearkens to the supplications of the distressed.
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He does not ignore the cry of the orphan, Nor the widow when she pours out her complaint.
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Does not the tear run down upon the cheek?
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And [is there not] a sigh against him who causes it to run down?
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[Such] a sigh is a bitterness accepted [of God], And [such] a cry reaches to the clouds.
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The cry of the poor passes through the clouds, And until it reaches [God] it does not rest; It will not cease until God visits,
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And the righteous Judge executes judgement. Yes, the Lord will not tarry, And the Mighty One will not refrain himself, Until he smites the loins of the merciless,
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And repays vengeance on the arrogant; Until he takes away the sceptre of pride, And wholly destroys the staff of wickedness;
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Until he renders to a man [according to] his deed, And recompenses him [according to] his thought;
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Until he pleads the cause of his people, And makes them glad with his salvation.
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Mercy is fitting in the time of their affliction, As rain in the time of drought.
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