
35One who keeps the law makes many offerings;
2 one who heeds the commandments makes an offering of well-being.
3One who returns a kindness offers choice flour,
4 and one who gives alms sacrifices a thank-offering.
5To keep from wickedness is pleasing to the Lord,
and to forsake unrighteousness is an atonement.
6Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed,
7 for all that you offer is in fulfilment of the commandment.
8The offering of the righteous enriches the altar,
and its pleasing odour rises before the Most High.
9The sacrifice of the righteous is acceptable,
and it will never be forgotten.
10Be generous when you worship the Lord,
and do not stint the first fruits of your hands.
11With every gift show a cheerful face,
and dedicate your tithe with gladness.
12Give to the Most High as he has given to you,
and as generously as you can afford.
13For the Lord is the one who repays,
and he will repay you sevenfold.
14Do not offer him a bribe, for he will not accept it;
15 and do not rely on a dishonest sacrifice;
for the Lord is the judge,
and with him there is no partiality.
16He will not show partiality to the poor;
but he will listen to the prayer of one who is wronged.
17He will not ignore the supplication of the orphan,
or the widow when she pours out her complaint.
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