【德训篇】第三十五章 << 上一章下一章 >>

35:1 遵守法律，便等于献的祭献多；
To keep the law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.

35:2 坚守诫命，远离一切邪恶，便是奉献和平祭。
In works of charity one offers fine flour, and when he gives alms he presents his sacrifice of praise.

35:3 远离邪恶，就是举行赎罪祭，和为所犯的罪求赦的祈祷。
To refrain from evil pleases the LORD, and to avoid injustice is an atonement.

35:4 感恩等于奉献上等面粉，施舍等于赞美祭。
Appear not before the LORD empty-handed, for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the precepts.

35:5 远离邪恶，就是悦乐上主；逃避不义，便是赎罪祭。
The just man’s offering enriches the altar and rises as a sweet odor before the Most High.

35:6 不要空手到上主面前去；
The just man’s sacrifice is most pleasing, nor will it ever be forgotten.

35:7 因为这一切，为了天主的诫命，都应当执行。
In generous spirit pay homage to the LORD, be not sparing of freewill gifts.

35:8 义人的献仪，使祭坛丰盈；它的馨香上升到至高者面前。
With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy.

35:9 义人的祭品，必蒙悦纳；上主常记得它，决不会忘记。
Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means.

35:10 你光荣上主要爽快，不要吝惜你手中所献的初熟之果。
For the LORD is one who always repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold.

35:11 在一切祭献上，要喜形于色；奉献什一之物时，也要高兴。
But offer no bribes, these he does not accept! Trust not in sacrifice of the fruits of extortion,

35:12 按照至高者所赐给你的，奉献给他；依照你手中所得的，慷慨奉献给他；
For he is a God of justice, who knows no favorites.

35:13 因为报答世人的上主，必要七倍地报答你。
Though not unduly partial toward the weak, yet he hears the cry of the oppressed.

35:14 你不要行贿赂，因为他决不会接受的；
He is not deaf to the wail of the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint;

35:15 你不要依靠不义的祭品，因为上主是审判者，决不看情面。
Do not the tears that stream down her cheek cry out against him that causes them to fall?

35:16 他决不偏袒任何人，而加害穷人；他倒乐于俯听受压迫者的祈祷；
He who serves God willingly is heard; his petition reaches the heavens.

35:17 他决不轻视孤儿的哀求，和寡妇诉苦的叹息。
The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest till it reaches its goal,

35:18 寡妇的泪，岂不是沿颊流下来﹖她的哀号，岂不是控告那使她流泪的人﹖
Nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds, judges justly and affirms the right.

35:19 她的眼泪，从面颊上达于天，俯听的上主见了，非常不满。
God indeed will not delay, and like a warrior, will not be still

35:20 凡诚心诚意恭敬天主的，必蒙接纳；他的祈祷上彻云霄。
Till he breaks the backs of the merciless and wreaks vengeance upon the proud;

35:21 谦卑人的祈祷，穿云而上，不达到目的，决不甘休；不等至高者见了，为义人伸冤，执行正义，决不离开。
Till he destroys the haughty root and branch, and smashes the scepter of the wicked;

35:22 上主决不迟延，至刚毅者决不再容忍他们，必要粉碎残忍人的腰背，
Till he requites mankind according to its deeds, and repays men according to their thoughts;

35:23 必对异邦人实行报复；直到他将强横的群众铲除；将不义者的权杖折断；
Till he defends the cause of his people, and gladdens them by his mercy.

35:24 直到他按照每人的行为还报他们，依照人们的图谋，报答他们的工作；
Welcome is his mercy in time of distress as rain clouds in time of drought.

35:25 直到他裁判自己百姓的案件，使他们因自己的仁慈得到喜悦。

35:26 在患难时，天主的仁慈是甘饴的，有如大旱时的云雨。

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