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.
10. With a generous spirit pay homage to the Lord,and do not spare your freewill gifts.
11. With each contribution show a cheerful countenance,and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy.
12. Give to the Most High as he has given to you,generously, according to your means.
13. For he is a God who always repaysand will give back to you sevenfold.
14. But offer no bribes; these he does not accept!
15. Do not trust in sacrifice of the fruits of extortion,For he is a God of justice,who shows no partiality.
16. He shows no partiality to the weakbut hears the grievance of the oppressed.
17. He does not forsake the cry of the orphan,nor the widow when she pours out her complaint.
18. Do not the tears that stream down her cheek
19. cry out against the one that causes them to fall?
20. Those who serve God to please him are accepted;their petition reaches the clouds.