Sirach 35

DOUAI-RHEIMS	BIBLIA
1 He that keepeth the law, multiplieth offerings.	1 Observar la ley es hacer muchas ofrendas, atender a los mandamientos es hacer sacrificios de comunión.
2 It is a wholesome sacrifice to take heed to the commandments, and to depart from all iniquity. _J	2 Devolver favor es hacer oblación de flor de harina, hacer limosna es ofrecer sacrificios de alabanza.
3 And to depart from injustice, is to offer a propitiatory sacrifice for injustices, and a begging of pardon for sins.	3 Apartarse del mal es complacer al Señor, sacrificio de expiación apartarse de la injusticia.
4 He shall return thanks, that offereth fine flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice.	4 No te presentes ante el Señor con las manos vacías, pues todo esto es lo que prescribe el mandamiento.
5 To depart from iniquity is that which pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice, is an entreaty for sins.	5 La ofrenda del justo unge el altar, su buen olor sube ante el Altísimo.
6 Thou shalt not appear empty in the sight of the Lord.	6 El sacrificio del justo es aceptado, su memorial no se olvidará.
7 For all these things are to be done because of the commandment of God.	7 Con ojo generoso glorifica al Señor, y no escatimes las primicias de tus manos.
8 The oblation of the just maketh the altar fat, and is an odour of sweetness in the sight of the most High.	8 En todos tus dones pon tu rostro alegre, con contento consagra los diezmos.
9 The sacrifice of the just is acceptable, and the Lord will not forget the memorial thereof.	9 Da al Altísimo como él te ha dado a ti, con ojo generoso, con arreglo a tus medios.
10 Give glory to God with a good heart: and diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands.	10 Porque el Señor sabe pagar, y te devolverá siete veces más.
11 In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy.	11 No trates de corromperle con presentes, porque no los acepta, no te apoyes en sacrificio injusto.
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:	12 Porque el Señor es juez, y no cuenta para él la gloria de nadie.
13 For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much.	13 No hace acepción de personas contra el pobre, y la plegaria del agraviado escucha.
14 Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive.	14 No desdeña la súplica del huérfano, ni a la viuda, cuando derrama su lamento.
15 And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person.	15 Las lágrimas de la viuda, ¿no bajan por su mejilla, y su clamor contra el que las provocó?
16 The Lord will not accept any person against a poor man, and he will hear the prayer of him that is wronged.	16 Quien sirve de buena gana, es aceptado, su plegaria sube hasta las nubes.
17 He will not despise the prayers of the fatherless; nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint.	17 La oración del humilde las nubes atraviesa, hasta que no llega a su término no se consuela él.
18 Do not the widow's tears run down the cheek, and her cry against him that causeth them to fall?	18 Y no desiste hasta que vuelve los ojos el Altísimo, hace justicia a los justos y ejecuta el juicio.
19 For from the cheek they go up even to heaven, and the Lord that heareth will not be delighted with them.	19 Y el Señor no se tardará, ni tendrá con éstos más paciencia,
20 He that adoreth God with joy, shall be accepted, and his prayer shall approach even to the clouds.	20 hasta no haber machacado los lomos de los sin entrañas, y haber tomado venganza de las naciones,
21 The prayer of him that humbleth himself, shall pierce the clouds: and till it come nigh he will not be comforted: and he will not depart till the most High behold.	21 haber extirpado el tropel de los soberbios, y quebrado el cetro de los injustos,
22 And the Lord will not be slack, but will judge for the just, and will do judgment: and the Almighty will not have patience with them, that he may crush their back:	22 hasta no haber pagado a cada cual según sus actos, las obras de los hombres según sus intenciones,
23 And he will repay vengeance to the Gentiles, till he have taken away the multitude of the proud, and broken the sceptres of the unjust,	23 haber hecho justicia a su pueblo, y haberles dado contento con su misericordia.
24 Till he have rendered to men according to their deeds: and according to the works of Adam, and according to his presumption,	24 Grata es la misericordia en tiempo de tribulación, como nubes de lluvia en tiempo de sequía.
25 Till he have judged the cause of his people, and he shall delight the just with his mercy.
26 The mercy of God is beautiful in the time of affliction, as a cloud of rain in the time of drought.