hedder.

Sir 34:23
When one buildeth, and another pulleth down, what profit have
they then but labour?

Sir 34:24
When one prayeth, and another curseth, whose voice will the
Lord hear?

Sir 34:25
He that washeth himself after the touching of a dead body, if
he touch it again, what availeth his washing?

Sir 34:26
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?

Sir 35:1
He that keepeth the law bringeth offerings enough: he that
taketh heed to the commandment offereth a peace offering.

Sir 35:2
He that requiteth a goodturn offereth fine flour; and he that
giveth alms sacrificeth praise.

Sir 35:3
To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord;
and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.

Sir 35:4
Thou shalt not appear empty before the Lord.

Sir 35:5
For all these things [are to be done] because of the
commandment.

Sir 35:6
The offering of the righteous maketh the altar fat, and the
sweet savour thereof is before the most High.

Sir 35:7
The sacrifice of a just man is acceptable, and the memorial
thereof shall never be forgotten.

Sir 35:8
Give the Lord his honour with a good eye, and diminish not
the firstfruits of thine hands.

Sir 35:9
In all thy gifts shew a cheerful countenance, and dedicate
thy tithes with gladness.

Sir 35:10
Give unto the most High according as he hath enriched thee;
and as thou hast gotten, give with a cheerful eye.

Sir 35:11
For the Lord recompenseth, and will give thee seven times as
much.

Sir 35:12
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.

Sir 35:13
He will not accept any person against a poor man, but will
hear the prayer of the oppressed.

Sir 35:14
He will not despise the supplication of the fatherless; nor
the widow, when she poureth out her complaint.

Sir 35:15
Do not the tears run down the widow's cheeks? and is not her
cry against him that causeth them to fall?

Sir 35:16
He that serveth the Lord shall be accepted with favour, and
his prayer shall reach unto the clouds.

Sir 35:17
The prayer of the humble pierceth the clouds: and till it
come nigh, he will not be comforted; and will not depart, till
the most High shall behold to judge righteously, and execute
judgment.

Sir 35:18
For the