Ben Sira 35:12

12 Do not think to corrupt with gifts, for such He will not receive; and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with Him is no respect of persons.

Ben Sira 35:12 In-Context

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.
12 Do not think to corrupt with gifts, for such He will not receive; and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with Him is no respect of persons.
13 He will not accept any person against a poor man, but will hear the prayer of the oppressed.
14 He will not despise the supplication of the fatherless, nor the widow when she poureth out her complaint.
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