14. Living is the spirit of those who fear the Lord,
15. for their hope is in their savior.
16. Whoever fear the Lord are afraid of nothingand are never discouraged, for he is their hope.
17. Happy the soul that fears the Lord!
18. In whom does he trust, and who is his support?
19. The eyes of the Lord are upon those who love him;he is their mighty shield and strong support,A shelter from the heat, a shade from the noonday sun,a guard against stumbling, a help against falling.
20. He lifts up spirits, brings a sparkle to the eyes,gives health and life and blessing.
21. Ill-gotten goods offered in sacrifice are tainted.
22. Presents from the lawless do not win God’s favor.
23. The Most High is not pleased with the gifts of the godless,nor for their many sacrifices does he forgive their sins.
24. One who slays a son in his father’s presence—whoever offers sacrifice from the holdings of the poor.
25. The bread of charity is life itself for the needy;whoever withholds it is a murderer.
26. To take away a neighbor’s living is to commit murder;
27. to deny a laborer wages is to shed blood.
28. If one builds up and another tears down,what do they gain but trouble?
29. If one prays and another curses,whose voice will God hear?
30. If one again touches a corpse after bathing,what does he gain by the purification?
31. So one who fasts for sins,but goes and commits them again:Who will hear his prayer,what is gained by mortification?