(^20) Whoso bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor doeth as one that killeth the son before
his father's eyes.
(^21) The bread of the needy is their life: he that defraudeth him thereof is a man of blood.
(^22) He that taketh away his neighbour's living slayeth him; and he that defraudeth the labourer
of his hire is a bloodshedder.
(^23) When one buildeth, and another pulleth down, what profit have they then but labour?
(^24) When one prayeth, and another curseth, whose voice will the Lord hear?
(^25) He that washeth himself after the touching of a dead body, if he touch it again, what availeth
his washing?
(^26) So is it with a man that fasteth for his sins, and goeth again, and doeth the same: who will
hear his prayer? or what doth his humbling profit him?
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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?
marcin
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