18 He who sacrifices a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery.

The mockeries of wicked men are not acceptable.

19 The Most High has no pleasure in the offerings of the ungodly,

Neither is he pacified for sins by the multitude of sacrifices.

20 Like one who kills a son before his father’s eyes

is he who brings a sacrifice from the goods of the poor.

21 The bread of the needy is the life of the poor.

He who deprives him of it is a man of blood.

22 Like one who murders his neighbour is he who takes away his living.

Like a shedder of blood is he who deprives a hireling of his hire.

23 When one builds, and another pulls down,

what profit do they have but toil?

24 When one prays, and another curses,

whose voice will the master listen to?

25 He who washes himself after touching a dead body, and touches it again,

what does he gain by his washing?

26 Even so a man fasting for his sins,

and going again, and doing the same,

who will listen to his prayer?

What profit does he have in his humiliation?

35 He who keeps the law multiplies offerings.

He who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.

2 He who returns a kindness offers fine flour.

He who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.

3 To depart from wickedness pleases the master.

To depart from unrighteousness is an atoning sacrifice.

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

5 Because 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.

7 The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable.

It won’t be forgotten.

8 Glorify the master with generosity.

Don’t reduce the first fruits of your hands.

9 In every gift show a cheerful countenance,

And dedicate your tithe with gladness.

10 Give to the Most High according as he has given.

As your hand has found, give generously.

11 Because the master repays,

and he will repay you sevenfold.