4. He shall return thanks, that offereth fine flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice.
5. To depart from iniquity is that which pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice, is an entreaty for sins.
6. Thou shalt not appear empty in the sight of the Lord.
7. For all these things are to be done because of the commandment of God.
8. The oblation of the just maketh the altar fat, and is an odour of sweetness in the sight of the most High.
9. The sacrifice of the just is acceptable, and the Lord will not forget the memorial thereof.
10. Give glory to God with a good heart: and diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands.
11. In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy.
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:
13. For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much.
14. Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive.
15. And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person.
16. The Lord will not accept any person against a poor man, and he will hear the prayer of him that is wronged.
17. He will not despise the prayers of the fatherless; nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint.