Ben Sira 35:1

1 He who keeps the law makes many offerings; he who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.

Ben Sira 35:1 In-Context

1 He who keeps the law makes many offerings; he who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.
2 He who returns a kindness offers fine flour, and he who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.
3 To keep from wickedness is pleasing to the Lord, and to forsake unrighteousness is atonement.
4 Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed,
5 for all these things are to be done because of the commandment.
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