Sirach 35

1The man who keeps the law will abound in offerings; He who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.

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2He who returns a kindness offers fine wheat flour, And he who does alms sacrifices a praise offering.

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3To forsake evil is pleasing to the Lord, And to forsake wrongdoing is atonement.

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4Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed, For all these offerings are made because of the commandment.

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5A righteous offering anoints the altar, And its fragrance rises before the Most High.

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6The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable, And its remembrance shall not be forgotten.

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7Glorify the Lord with your generosity, And do not reduce the firstfruits of your hands.

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8In every gift let your face be cheerful, And sanctify your tithe with gladness.

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9Give to the Most High as He has given to you, And give to Him with generosity, according to your windfall.

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10For the Lord is He who repays, And He will repay you sevenfold.

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11Do not bribe Him, for He will not accept it; And do not offer an unrighteous sacrifice.

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12For the Lord is the judge, And there is no partiality with Him.

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13He will not show partiality to a poor man, But He will hear the petition of him who is wronged.

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14He will not overlook the supplication of an orphan, Nor a widow when she pours out her story.

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15Do not the tears of a widow run down her cheeks As she cries out against him who caused them?

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16He whose service is pleasing to the Lord Will be accepted by Him, And his prayer will reach to the clouds.

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17The prayer of a humble man passes through the clouds, And he will not be comforted until it reaches the Lord;

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18And he will not withdraw it until the Most High visits him, Provides justice for the righteous, And executes judgment.

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19So the Lord will not delay, Neither will He be slow to help them,

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20Until He crushes the loins of the unmerciful And repays vengeance upon the nations,

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21Until He destroys the multitude of the insolent And crushes the scepter of the unrighteous,

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22Until He renders to a man according to his practices And the works of men according to their devices,

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23Until He judges the cause of His people And brings them joy with His mercy.

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24Mercy is beautiful in the time of His affliction, Like rain in the time of drought.

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