[1] He that keepeth the law multiplies offerings; He that takes heed to the commandments sacrificeth a peace offering.
[2] He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour; And he that gives alms sacrificeth a thank offering.
[3] To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; And to depart from unrighteousness is a propitiation.
[4] See that you appear not in the presence of the Lord empty.
[5] For all these thingsare to be done because of the commandment.
[6] The offering of the righteous makes the altar fat; And the sweet savor thereofis before the Most High.
[7] The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable; And the memorial thereof shall not be forgotten.
[8] Glorify the Lord with a good eye, And stint not the firstfruits of your hands.
[9] In every gift show a cheerful countenance, And dedicate your tithe with gladness.
[10] Give to the Most High according as he has given; And as your hand has found,give with a good eye.
[11] For the Lord recompenseth, And he will recompense you sevenfold.
[12] Think not to corrupt with gifts; for he will not receive them: And set not your mind on an unrighteous sacrifice; For the Lord is judge, And with him is no respect of persons.
[13] He will not accept any person against a poor man; And he will listen to the prayer of him that is wronged.
[14] He will in no wise despise the supplication of the fatherless; Nor the widow, when she poureth out her tale.
[15] Do not the tears of the widow run down her cheek? And is not her cry against him that has caused them to fall?
[16] He that servesGod according to his good pleasure shall be accepted, And his supplication shall reach to the clouds.
[17] The prayer of the humble pierceth the clouds; And till it come near, he will not be comforted; And he will not depart, till the Most High shall visit; And he shall judge righteously, and execute judgement.
[18] And the Lord will not be slack, neither will he be longsuffering toward them, Till he have crushed the loins of the unmerciful; And he shall repay vengeance to the heathen; Till he have taken away the multitude of the haughty, And broken in pieces the sceptres of the unrighteous;
[19] Till he have rendered toevery man according to his doings, Andto the works of men according to their devices; Till he have judged the cause of his people; And he shall make them to rejoice in his mercy.
[20] Mercy is seasonable in the time of his afflictingthem, As clouds of rain in the time of drought.