18. To whom do they look?And who is their support?
19. The Lord’s eyesare upon those who love him.The Lord is a powerful shield,a strong support,a shelter from the heat,a shade from the midday sun,a guard against stumbling,and a help against falling;
20. one who lifts up the spirit,one who gives light to the eyes,and one who gives healingfor life and blessing.
21. When someone sacrifices something unjustly gotten,the offering is flawed;
22. the gifts of those who don’t followthe Law are not acceptable.
23. The Most High is not pleasedwith the offerings of the ungodly,nor will he forgive sinsfor a multitude of sacrifices.
24. Someone who brings a sacrifice that comes from the property of the needyis like someone who slaughters a sonin the presence of his father.
25. The needy person’s breadmeans life for that poor person;whoever withholds it is a murderer.
26. Whoever takes away a neighbor’s livingcommits murder,
27. and whoever deprives a workerof wages sheds blood.