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He who returns a kindness offers fine flour, and he who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.
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To keep from wickedness is pleasing to the Lord, and to forsake unrighteousness is atonement.
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Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed,
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for all these things are to be done because of the commandment.
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The offering of a righteous man anoints the altar, and its pleasing odor rises before the Most High.
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The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable, and the memory of it will not be forgotten.
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Glorify the Lord generously, and do not stint the first fruits of your hands.
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With every gift show a cheerful face, and dedicate your tithe with gladness.
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Give to the Most High as he has given, and as generously as your hand has found.
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For the Lord is the one who repays, and he will repay you sevenfold.
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Do not offer him a bribe, for he will not accept it; and do not trust to an unrighteous sacrifice; for the Lord is the judge, and with him is no partiality.