Ben Sira 35:4

4 Thou shalt not appear empty before the Lord,

Ben Sira 35:4 In-Context

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.