First Reading: Sirach 35:1-12

¹ He who keeps the law makes many offerings; he who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.
² He who returns a kindness offers fine flour, and he who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.
³ To keep from wickedness is pleasing to the Lord, and to forsake unrighteousness is atonement.
⁴ Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed,
⁵ for all these things are to be done because of the commandment.
⁶ The offering of a righteous man anoints the altar, and its pleasing odor rises before the Most High.
⁷ The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable, and the memory of it will not be forgotten.
⁸ Glorify the Lord generously, and do not stint the first fruits of your hands.
⁹ With every gift show a cheerful face, and dedicate your tithe with gladness.
¹⁰ Give to the Most High as he has given, and as generously as your hand has found.
¹¹ For the Lord is the one who repays, and he will repay you sevenfold.
¹² Do not offer him a bribe, for he will not accept it; and do not trust to an unrighteous sacrifice; for the Lord is the judge, and with him is no partiality.