Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 35:12

Μὴ δωροκόπει, οὐ γὰρ προσδέξεται· καὶ μὴ ἔπεχε θυσίᾳ ἀδίκῳ, ὅτι Κύριος κριτής ἐστι, καὶ οὐκ ἔστι παρ᾿ αὐτῷ δόξα προσώπου.
King James Version (KJV)

Do not think to corrupt with gifts; for such he will not receive: and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with him is no respect of persons.

Modern English

Do not try to bribe him with gifts, for he will not accept them; and do not rely on an unjust sacrifice, for the Lord is judge, and he shows no favoritism.

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