Ben Sira - chapter 35

35: 1-26 (Edgar Goodspeed translation has numbering of verses that diverges from NRSV)
The one who keeps the Law will make many offerings; one who gives heed to the commandments will offer a thanksgiving sacrifice, the one who returns a kindness will offer a meal offering, and the one who gives to charity will offer the sacrifice of praise.  Avoiding wickedness wins the Lord's approval, and avoiding wrongdoing is atonement.  Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed, for all these things must be done because they are commanded.  The offering of the righteous enriches the altar, and its fragrance reaches the Most High.  The sacrifice of the righteous is acceptable, and the memory of it will not be forgotten.  Glorify the Lord with a generous eye, and do not stint the first fruits of your hands.  In all your giving show a joyful face, and dedicate your tithes with gladness.  Give to the Most High as he has given to you, with a generous eye, and as your hand has found.  For the Lord is One who repays, and He will repay you seven times over.  Do not try to bribe Him, for He will not accept it, and do not rely on an ill-gotten sacrifice; for the Lord is a judge, and there is no partiality with him.  He will show no partiality against the poor, but He will listen to the prayer of the one who is wronged.  He will not disregard the supplication of the orphan, or the widow, if she pours out her story.  Do not the widow's tears run down her cheeks, while she utters her complaint against the man who has caused them to fall?  The one who serves God with good will is welcomed, and his prayer reaches to the clouds.  The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds, and until it reaches God, he will not be consoled.  He will not leave off until the Most High considers him, and does justice to the upright, and passes judgment.  The Lord will not delay or be slow about them, until He crushes the loins of the unmerciful, and takes vengeance on the heathen; until he destroys the multitude of the insolent, and breaks the scepters of the unrighteous; until He repays mortals for their doings, and repays men's deeds accroding to their thoughts; until He judges the case of His people and makes them glad with His mercy.  Mercy is as beautiful in a time of trouble as rain clouds in a time of drought.