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Sirach 35:8-17 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

8. The oblation of the just fattens the altar, and is a fragrance of sweetness in the sight of the Most High.

9. The sacrifice of the just is acceptable, and the Lord will never forget the memorial of it.

10. Render glory to God with a good heart. And you should not reduce the first-fruits of your hands.

11. With every gift, have a cheerful countenance, and sanctify your tithes with exultation.

12. Give to the Most High according to his gifts to you, and act with a good eye toward the creations of your hands.

13. For the Lord gives recompense, and he will repay you seven times as much.

14. Do not be willing to offer corrupt gifts. For he will not accept them.

15. And do not be willing to consider an unjust sacrifice. For the Lord is the judge, and with him there is no favoritism toward anyone.

16. The Lord will not accept favoritism against the poor, but he will heed the prayer of one who has been harmed.

17. He will not despise the prayers of the orphan, nor of the widow, if she utters a lamenting complaint.

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