18 He who sacrifices a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery. The mockeries of wicked men are not acceptable. (WEB)
Sirach 34:18
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Proverbs 21:26–28
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent! 28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
Proverbs 15:7–9
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. 9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
Sirach 35:11–13
11 For the Lord repays, and he will repay you sevenfold. (WEB) 12 Don’t plan to bribe him with gifts, for he will not receive them. Don’t set your mind on an unrighteous sacrifice, For the Lord is the judge, and with him is no respect of persons. (WEB) 13 He won’t accept any person… (WEB)
Leviticus 22:19–21
19 must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf. 20 You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. 21 When a man presents a peace offering to the LORD from the…
Sirach 5:7–9
7 Don’t wait to turn to the Lord. Don’t put off from day to day; for suddenly the wrath of the Lord will come on you, and you will perish in the time of vengeance. (WEB) 8 Don’t set your heart upon unrighteous gains, for you will profit nothing in the day of calamity. (WEB) 9 Do… (WEB)
Proverbs 19:27–29
27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge. 28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity. 29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
Sirach 7:8–10
8 Don’t commit a sin twice, for even in one you will not be unpunished. (WEB) 9 Don’t say, “He will look upon the multitude of my gifts. When I make an offering to the Most High God, he will accept it.” (WEB) 10 Don’t be faint-hearted in your prayer. Don’t neglect to give alms. (WEB)
Sirach 35:1–2
1 He who keeps the law multiplies offerings. He who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. (WEB) 2 He who returns a kindness offers fine flour. He who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering. (WEB)
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