Sirach 35:6-10

{35:6} You should not appear empty before the sight of the Lord.
{35:7} For all these things are to be done because of the commandment of God.
{35:8} The oblation of the just fattens the altar, and is a fragrance of sweetness in the sight of the Most High.
{35:9} The sacrifice of the just is acceptable, and the Lord will never forget the memorial of it.
{35:10} Render glory to God with a good heart. And you should not reduce the first-fruits of your hands.

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Sirach 35:1-5

{35:1} Whoever observes the law multiplies oblations.
{35:2} It is a salutary sacrifice to attend to the commandments and to withdraw from all iniquity.
{35:3} And to depart from injustice is to offer a propitiatory sacrifice for injustices and a supplication for sins.
{35:4} Whoever gives thanks, offers a gift of fine flour, and whoever acts with mercy, offers a sacrifice.
{35:5} To withdraw from iniquity is well-pleasing to the Lord. And to withdraw from injustice is a supplication for sins.

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