Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation But don't try to bribe him or rely on offerings that you have obtained dishonestly. He will not accept them. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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 35:10Give glory to God with a good heart: and diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands. Sirach 35:11 In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy. Sirach 35:13 For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much. Sirach 35:14 Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive. Context Sirach 35…11In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy. 12Give 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: 13For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much.… Cross References Sirach 35:10 Give glory to God with a good heart: and diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands. Sirach 35:11 In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy. Sirach 35:13 For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much. Sirach 35:14 Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive. |