2 He who returns a kindness offers fine flour. He who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering. (WEB) 3 To depart from wickedness pleases the Lord. To depart from unrighteousness is an atoning sacrifice. (WEB) 4 See that you don’t appear in the presence of the Lord empty. (WEB)
Sirach 35:2–4
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Sirach 35:7–9
7 The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable. It won’t be forgotten. (WEB) 8 Glorify the Lord with generosity. Don’t reduce the first fruits of your hands. (WEB) 9 In every gift show a cheerful countenance, And dedicate your tithe with gladness. (WEB)
Sirach 34:18–20
18 He who sacrifices a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery. The mockeries of wicked men are not acceptable. (WEB) 19 The Most High has no pleasure in the offerings of the ungodly, Neither is he pacified for sins by the multitude of sacrifices. (WEB) 20 Like one… (WEB)
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)
Odes of Solomon 20:2–4
2 For His thought is not like the thought of the world nor the thought of the flesh, nor like them that serve carnally. (ODE) 3 The sacrifice of the Lord is righteousness, and purity of heart and lips. (ODE) 4 Present your reins before Him blamelessly: and let not thy heart do v… (ODE)
Psalms 4:4–6
4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah 5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. 6 Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
2 Enoch 45:1–2
1 WHOEVER hastens to make offering before the Lord's face, the Lord for his part will hasten that offering by granting of his work. (2EN) 2 But whoever increases his lamp before the Lord's face and make not true judgement, the Lord will not increase his treasure in the… (2EN)
Psalms 50:22–23
22 Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you: 23 He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
Psalms 50:13–15
13 Do I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? 14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. 15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
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