Ben Sira 35:9

9 Be cheerful with every gift you make, and when you pay your tithes, do it gladly. 1

Ben Sira 35:9 In-Context

7 The Lord will accept the offerings made by a righteous person and will not forget them.
8 Praise the Lord by making generous offerings to him; don't be stingy with the first of your crops.
9 Be cheerful with every gift you make, and when you pay your tithes, do it gladly.
10 Give to the Most High as he has given to you, just as generously as you can.
11 The Lord always repays and will do it many times over.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 35.92 Corinthians 9.7.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.