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16 He that feareth the Lord shall tremble at washing avail?
nothing, and shall not be afraid: for he is his 31 So a man that fasteth for his sins, and doth
hope. the same again, what doth his humbling himself
17 The soul of him that feareth the Lord is profit him? who will hear his prayer?
blessed.
18 To whom doth he look, and who is his
strength? Chapter 35
19 The eyes of the Lord are upon them that
fear him, he is their powerful protector, and He that keepeth the law, multiplieth offerings.
strong stay, a defence from the heat, and a cover 2 It is a wholesome sacrifice to take heed to the
from the sun at noon, commandments, and to depart from all iniquity.
20 A preservation from stumbling, and a help 3 And to depart from injustice, is to offer a
from falling: he raiseth up the soul, and enlight- propitiatory sacrifice for injustices, and a beg-
eneth the eyes, and giveth health, and life, and ging of pardon for sins.
blessing. 4 He shall return thanks, that offereth fine
21 The offering of him that sacrificeth of flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice.
a thing wrongfully gotten, is stained, and the
5 To depart from iniquity is that which
mockeries of the unjust are not acceptable.
pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice,
22 The Lord is only for them that wait upon
is an entreaty for sins.
him in the way of truth and justice.
6 Thou shalt not appear empty in the sight of
23 The most High approveth not the gifts of
the Lord.
the wicked: neither hath he respect to the obla-
7 For all these things are to be done because
tions of the unjust, nor will he be pacified for
of the commandment of God.
sins by the multitude of their sacrifices.
8 The oblation of the just maketh the altar
24 He that offereth sacrifice of the goods of
fat, and is an odour of sweetness in the sight of
the poor, is as one that sacrificeth the son in the
the most High.
presence of his father.
9 The sacrifice of the just is acceptable, and
25 The bread of the needy, is the life of the
the Lord will not forget the memorial thereof.
poor: he that defraudeth them thereof, is a man
of blood. 10 Give glory to God with a good heart: and
diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands.
26 He that taketh away the bread gotten by
sweat, is like him that killeth his neighbour. 11 In every gift shew a cheerful countenance,
27 He that sheddeth blood, and he that de- and sanctify thy tithes with joy.
fraudeth the laborer of his hire, are brothers. 12 Give to the most High according to what
28 When one buildeth up, and another pulleth he hath given to thee, and with a good eye do
down: what profit have they but the labour? according to the ability of thy hands:
29 When one prayeth, and another curseth: 13 For the Lord maketh recompense, and will
whose voice will God hear? give thee seven times as much.
30 He that washeth himself after touching the 14 Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will
dead, if he toucheth him again, what doth his not receive.