Ecclus. 35:1-17 Sir 35:1 The one who keeps the law makes many offerings; {2}one who heeds the commandments makes an offering of well-being.  2 {3}The one who returns a kindness offers choice flour, {4}and one who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.  3 {5}To keep from wickedness is pleasing to the Lord,  and to forsake unrighteousness is an atonement.  4 {6}Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed, 5 {7}for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the commandment.  6 {8}The offering of the righteous enriches the altar,  and its pleasing odor rises before the Most High.  7 {9}The sacrifice of the righteous is acceptable,  and it will never be forgotten.  8 {10}Be generous when you worship the Lord,  and do not stint the first fruits of your hands. 9 {11}With every gift show a cheerful face,  and dedicate your tithe with gladness.  10 {12}Give to the Most High as he has given to you,  and as generously as you can afford.  11 {13}For the Lord is the one who repays,  and he will repay you sevenfold.  12 {14}Do not offer him a bribe, for he will not accept it; {15}and do not rely on a dishonest sacrifice;  for the Lord is the judge,  and with him there is no partiality.  13 {16}He will not show partiality to the poor;  but he will listen to the prayer of one who is wronged.  14 {17}He will not ignore the supplication of the orphan,  or the widow when she pours out her complaint.  15 {18}Do not the tears of the widow run down her cheek {19}as she cries out against the one who causes them to fall?  16 {20}The one whose service is pleasing to the Lord will be accepted,  and his prayer will reach to the clouds.  17 {21}The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds,  and it will not rest until it reaches its goal;  it will not desist until the Most High responds. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.