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.