Wisdom of Ben Sira 35:1-10

New Catholic Bible

¹ The one who observes the law multiplies his offerings;
²     one who keeps the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.
³ The one who returns a kindness offers choice flour,^[a]
4     and one who gives alms presents a sacrifice of praise.
⁵ If you wish to please the Lord, abandon wickedness;
    to forsake wrongdoing is a sacrifice of atonement.
⁶ Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed,
⁷     for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the commandments.
⁸ The offering of the righteous enriches the altar,
    and its pleasing odor rises before the Most High.
⁹ The sacrifice of the righteous is acceptable,
    nor will it ever be forgotten.
¹⁰ Have a spirit of generosity when you honor the Lord;
    do not begrudge the firstfruits of your labor.