Ben Sira 35:1-11

1 He that keepeth the law bringeth offerings enough; he that taketh heed to the commandment offereth a peace offering.
2 He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour, and he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise.
3 To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord, and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.
4 Thou shalt not appear empty before the Lord,
5 for all these things are to be done because of the commandment.
6 The offering of the righteous maketh the altar fat, and the sweet savor thereof is before the Most High.
7 The sacrifice of a just man is acceptable, and the memorial thereof shall never be forgotten.
8 Give the Lord His honor with a good eye, and diminish not the firstfruits of thine hands.
9 In all thy gifts show a cheerful countenance, and dedicate thy tithes with gladness.
10 Give unto the Most High according as He hath enriched thee; and as thou hast gotten, give with a cheerful eye.
11 For the Lord recompenseth, and will give thee seven times as much.
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