1 He that keepeth the law bringeth offerings enough: he that taketh heed to the commandment offereth a peace offering. |
2 He that requiteth a goodturn offereth fine flour; and he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise. |
3 To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation. |
4 Thou shalt not appear empty before the Lord. |
5 For all these things [are to be done] because of the commandment. |
6 The offering of the righteous maketh the altar fat, and the sweet savour thereof is before the most High. |
7 The sacrifice of a just man is acceptable. and the memorial thereof shall never be forgotten. |
8 Give the Lord his honour with a good eye, and diminish not the firstfruits of thine hands. |
9 In all thy gifts shew a cheerful countenance, and dedicate thy tithes with gladness. |
10 Give unto the most High according as he hath enriched thee; and as thou hast gotten, give with a cheerful eye. |
11 For the Lord recompenseth, and will give thee seven times as much. |
12 Do not think to corrupt with gifts; for such he will not receive: and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with him is no respect of persons. |
13 He will not accept any person against a poor man, but will hear the prayer of the oppressed. |
14 He will not despise the supplication of the fatherless; nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint. |
15 Do not the tears run down the widow's cheeks? and is not her cry against him that causeth them to fall? |
