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Sirach 35:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" See that you don’t appear in the presence of the Lord empty. "

Sirach 35:4

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2 He who returns a kindness offers fine flour. He who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.

3 To depart from wickedness pleases the Lord. To depart from unrighteousness is an atoning sacrifice.

4 See that you don’t appear in the presence of the Lord empty.

5 For all these things are done because of the commandment.

6 The offering of the righteous enriches the altar. The sweet fragrance of it is before the Most High.

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Sirach 35:1

"He who keeps the law multiplies offerings. He who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering."

Sirach 35:2

"He who returns a kindness offers fine flour. He who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering."

Sirach 35:3

"To depart from wickedness pleases the Lord. To depart from unrighteousness is an atoning sacrifice."

Sirach 35:5

"For all these things are done because of the commandment."

Sirach 35:6

"The offering of the righteous enriches the altar. The sweet fragrance of it is before the Most High."

Sirach 35:7

"The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable. It won’t be forgotten."

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