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Ben Sira 35:1-9 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. To keep the law is to make many offerings;

2. whoever observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.

3. By works of charity one offers fine flour,

4. and one who gives alms presents a sacrifice of praise.

5. To refrain from evil pleases the Lord,and to avoid injustice is atonement.

6. Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed,

7. for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the precepts.

8. The offering of the just enriches the altar:a sweet odor before the Most High.

9. The sacrifice of the just is accepted,never to be forgotten.

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