2. whoever obeys the commandmentsmakes a sacrifice of well-being.
3. Whoever repays a kindnessoffers the finest flour,
4. and whoever does an act of charitymakes a sacrifice of praise.
5. Staying away from wickednesspleases the Lord,and keeping away from injusticemeans reconciliation.
6. Don’t come into the Lord’s presenceempty-handed,
7. since fulfilling the commandmentsmeans making offerings.
8. The righteous person’s offeringenriches the altar,and its pleasing odor comesbefore the Most High.
9. A righteous person’s offeringis acceptable,and its memory will last forever.
10. Honor the Lord generously,and don’t skimpon the early produce you present.
11. Every time you give, have a cheerful face,and dedicate your tithe gladly.
12. Give to the Most High as he has given,and give with generosityfrom what you have,
13. because the Lord is the one who repays,and he will repay you seven times over.
14. Don’t offer a bribe,because the Lord won’t accept it.