Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation When orphans and widows pour out their prayers, he does not ignore them. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive. Sirach 35:12Give to the most High according to what he hath given to thee, and with a good eye do according to the ability of thy hands: Sirach 35:13 For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much. Sirach 35:15 And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person. Sirach 35:16 The Lord will not accept any person against a poor man, and he will hear the prayer of him that is wronged. Context Sirach 35…13For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much. 14Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive. 15And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person.… Cross References Sirach 35:12 Give to the most High according to what he hath given to thee, and with a good eye do according to the ability of thy hands: Sirach 35:13 For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much. Sirach 35:15 And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person. Sirach 35:16 The Lord will not accept any person against a poor man, and he will hear the prayer of him that is wronged. |
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