Sirach 35

DOUAI-RHEIMS	BIBLES DES PEUPLES
1 He that keepeth the law, multiplieth offerings.	1 Qui observe la Loi fait mieux que de multiplier les offrandes; s’attacher aux commandements, c’est offrir un sacrifice de communion.
2 It is a wholesome sacrifice to take heed to the commandments, and to depart from all iniquity. _J	2 Un acte généreux est une offrande de farine pure, l’aumône est un sacrifice de louange.
3 And to depart from injustice, is to offer a propitiatory sacrifice for injustices, and a begging of pardon for sins.	3 Ce qui plaît au Seigneur, c’est qu’on s’éloigne du mal; quel beau sacrifice d’expiation que de fuir l’injustice!
4 He shall return thanks, that offereth fine flour: and he that doth mercy, offereth sacrifice.	4 Mais tu ne te présenteras pas devant le Seigneur les mains vides: tous ces sacrifices t’ont été prescrits.
5 To depart from iniquity is that which pleaseth the Lord, and to depart from injustice, is an entreaty for sins.	5 Quand le juste présente son offrande, la graisse est pour l’autel, mais la bonne odeur monte vers le Très-Haut.
6 Thou shalt not appear empty in the sight of the Lord.	6 Le sacrifice du juste est bien accueilli, le Seigneur n’en perdra pas le souvenir.
7 For all these things are to be done because of the commandment of God.	7 Glorifie le Seigneur d’un cœur généreux, offre-lui sans tricher les premiers fruits de ton travail.
8 The oblation of the just maketh the altar fat, and is an odour of sweetness in the sight of the most High.	8 Chaque fois que tu donnes, montre un visage joyeux, sois heureux de présenter tes dîmes.
9 The sacrifice of the just is acceptable, and the Lord will not forget the memorial thereof.	9 Donne au Très-Haut comme il t’a donné, de bon cœur et selon tes moyens;
10 Give glory to God with a good heart: and diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands.	10 car le Seigneur paie de retour, il te rendra sept fois plus.
11 In every gift shew a cheerful countenance, and sanctify thy tithes with joy.	11 Ne cherche pas à acheter ses faveurs, il ne les accepterait pas; ton offrande de biens mal acquis ne te vaudrait rien.
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 Car le Seigneur est le juge, et il ne fait pas de favoritisme.
13 For the Lord maketh recompense, and will give thee seven times as much.	13 Il ne recevra pas plus mal le pauvre, il écoutera la prière de l’opprimé.
14 Do not offer wicked gifts, for such he will not receive.	14 Il ne méprisera pas la supplication de l’orphelin, ni les gémissements de la veuve.
15 And look not upon an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and there is not with him respect of person.	15 Lorsque les larmes de la veuve coulent sur ses joues, son cri n’accuse-t-il pas celui qui la fait pleurer?
16 The Lord will not accept any person against a poor man, and he will hear the prayer of him that is wronged.	16 Celui qui adore Dieu d’un cœur entier trouvera bon accueil, son appel parviendra jusqu’aux cieux.
17 He will not despise the prayers of the fatherless; nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint.	17 Le prière de l’humble traverse les nuages, il ne se consolera pas qu’il ne soit exaucé.
18 Do not the widow's tears run down the cheek, and her cry against him that causeth them to fall?	18 Il ne s’en ira pas, il faudra que le Très-Haut s’occupe de lui, que le Seigneur intervienne en faveur des justes.
19 For from the cheek they go up even to heaven, and the Lord that heareth will not be delighted with them.	19 Mais le Seigneur ne tardera pas; il ne fera pas durer l’attente.
20 He that adoreth God with joy, shall be accepted, and his prayer shall approach even to the clouds.	20 Il cassera les reins de ceux qui sont sans pitié et tirera vengeance des nations;
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 il exterminera la multitude des violents et brisera le pouvoir des injustes.
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 Il rendra à chacun, à la fin, ce qu’il mérite, d’après ses actes et ses intentions;
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 il fera justice à son peuple et son peuple se réjouira de sa miséricorde.
24 Till he have rendered to men according to their deeds: and according to the works of Adam, and according to his presumption,	24 Comme elle sera bienvenue, sa miséricorde, au temps de la détresse! autant que les nuages après la sécheresse.
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.