2 Enoch 45:1

¹ WHOEVER hastens to make offering before the Lord's face, the Lord for his part will hasten that offering by granting of his work. (2EN)

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Sirach 7:8–10

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2 Enoch 62:1–2

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Sirach 35:1–2

¹ He who keeps the law multiplies offerings. He who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. (WEB) ² He who returns a kindness offers fine flour. He who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering. (WEB)

Sirach 14:10–12

¹⁰ A miser begrudges bread, and it is lacking at his table. (WEB) ¹¹ My son, according to what you have, treat yourself well, and bring worthy offerings to the Lord. (WEB) ¹² Remember that death will not wait, and that the covenant of Hades hasn’t been shown to you. (WEB)

Sirach 51:29–30

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Sirach 18:21–23

²¹ Humble yourself before you get sick. In the time of sins, repent. (WEB) ²² Let nothing hinder you to pay your vow in due time. Don’t wait until death to be released. (WEB) ²³ Before you make a vow, prepare yourself. Don’t be like a man who tests the Lord. (WEB)

Sirach 11:21–23

²¹ Don’t marvel at the works of a sinner, but trust the Lord and stay in your labor; for it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord to swiftly and suddenly make a poor man rich. (WEB) ²² The Lord’s blessing is in the reward of the godly. He makes his blessing flourish i… (WEB)

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