Ben Sira 35:1-10

1 Keeping the Law is worth many offerings; it is a fellowship offering in itself.

2 Returning a kindness is like a grain offering; giving to the poor is like a thanksgiving offering.

3 Keeping away from sin will please the Lord and make atonement for sin.

4 But don't come to the Temple without an offering;

5 the Law requires that you bring one.

6 When someone righteous offers a sacrifice and the fat drips down on the altar, a pleasant smell rises to the Most High.

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. ¹

10 Give to the Most High as he has given to you, just as generously as you can.

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