Ben Sira 35:14-15
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
14 But offer no bribes; these he does not accept!
15 Do not trust in sacrifice of the fruits of extortion,(A)
For he is a God of justice,
who shows no partiality.(B)
Proverbs 21:27
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
the more so when they offer it with bad intent.(A)
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