6. Don’t come into the Lord’s presenceempty-handed,
7. since fulfilling the commandmentsmeans making offerings.
8. The righteous person’s offeringenriches the altar,and its pleasing odor comesbefore the Most High.
9. A righteous person’s offeringis acceptable,and its memory will last forever.
10. Honor the Lord generously,and don’t skimpon the early produce you present.
11. Every time you give, have a cheerful face,and dedicate your tithe gladly.
12. Give to the Most High as he has given,and give with generosityfrom what you have,
13. because the Lord is the one who repays,and he will repay you seven times over.
14. Don’t offer a bribe,because the Lord won’t accept it.
15. Don’t present an unrighteous sacrifice,because the Lord is a judge,and he shows no partiality.
16. God will not be partial to the poor,but he will listen to the complaintof those who are wronged.
17. God will never ignore an orphan’s plea,nor that of a widowwhen she pours out a complaint.
18. Don’t a widow’s tears fall downon her cheek,
19. and isn’t her plea against the onewho caused her tears?
20. Those who serve with goodwillwill be accepted,and their prayer will reach to the clouds.