Sirach 35:4
Good News Translation
But don't come to the Temple without an offering;

New Revised Standard Version
and one who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.

Contemporary English Version
And giving to the poor is offering a sacrifice that gives the Lord praise.

New American Bible
and one who gives alms presents a sacrifice of praise.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall return thanks, that offereth fine flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice.

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He shall return thanks, that offereth fine flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice.

Sirach 35:2
It is a wholesome sacrifice to take heed to the commandments, and to depart from all iniquity.

Sirach 35:3
And to depart from injustice, is to offer a propitiatory sacrifice for injustices, and a begging of pardon for sins.

Sirach 35:5
To depart from iniquity is that which pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice, is an entreaty for sins.

Sirach 35:6
Thou shalt not appear empty in the sight of the Lord.

Context
Sirach 35
3And to depart from injustice, is to offer a propitiatory sacrifice for injustices, and a begging of pardon for sins. 4He shall return thanks, that offereth fine flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice. 5To depart from iniquity is that which pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice, is an entreaty for sins.…
Cross References
Sirach 35:2
It is a wholesome sacrifice to take heed to the commandments, and to depart from all iniquity.

Sirach 35:3
And to depart from injustice, is to offer a propitiatory sacrifice for injustices, and a begging of pardon for sins.

Sirach 35:5
To depart from iniquity is that which pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice, is an entreaty for sins.

Sirach 35:6
Thou shalt not appear empty in the sight of the Lord.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

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