OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 35:1

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He who keeps the law multiplies offerings. He who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.

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Verse 1. Offerings. He cannot otherwise observe the law. Bible.—Virtue is the most acceptable sacrifice. Calmet.—The sacrifices of penance, of justice, and of praise, are to be preferred before all external ones. Worthington.

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