Sirach 35:14
Good News Translation
When orphans and widows pour out their prayers, he does not ignore them.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not offer him a bribe, for he will not accept it;

Contemporary English Version
You cannot bribe the Lord by offering a sacrifice,

New American Bible
But offer no bribes; these he does not accept!

Douay-Rheims Bible
Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive.

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Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive.

Sirach 35:12
Give to the most High according to what he hath given to thee, and with a good eye do according to the ability of thy hands:

Sirach 35:13
For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much.

Sirach 35:15
And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person.

Sirach 35:16
The Lord will not accept any person against a poor man, and he will hear the prayer of him that is wronged.

Context
Sirach 35
13For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much. 14Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive. 15And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person.…
Cross References
Sirach 35:12
Give to the most High according to what he hath given to thee, and with a good eye do according to the ability of thy hands:

Sirach 35:13
For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much.

Sirach 35:15
And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person.

Sirach 35:16
The Lord will not accept any person against a poor man, and he will hear the prayer of him that is wronged.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 35:13
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