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Ben Sira 34
Ben Sira 34:22
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Ben Sira 34:22
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the gifts of the lawless are not acceptable.
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He lifts up the soul and makes the eyes sparkle; he gives health and life and blessing.
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If one sacrifices ill-gotten goods, the offering is blemished;
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the gifts of the lawless are not acceptable.
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The Most High is not pleased with the offerings of the ungodly, nor for a multitude of sacrifices does he forgive sins.
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Like one who kills a son before his father's eyes is the person who offers a sacrifice from the property of the poor.
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[a].
Other ancient authorities read [mockeries]
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.