Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible Apocrypha

34:1 The hopes of a man void of understanding are vain and false: and dreams lift up fools.

34:2 Whoso regardeth dreams is like him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind.

34:3 The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face.

34:4 Of an unclean thing what can be cleansed? and from that thing which is false what truth can come?

34:5 Divinations, and soothsayings, and dreams, are vain: and the heart fancieth, as a woman’s heart in travail.

34:6 If they be not sent from the most High in thy visitation, set not thy heart upon them.

34:7 For dreams have deceived many, and they have failed that put their trust in them.

34:8 The law shall be found perfect without lies: and wisdom is perfection to a faithful mouth.

34:9 A man that hath travelled knoweth many things; and he that hath much experience will declare wisdom.

34:10 He that hath no experience knoweth little: but he that hath travelled is full of prudence.

34:11 When I travelled, I saw many things; and I understand more than I can express.

34:12 I was ofttimes in danger of death: yet I was delivered because of these things.

34:13 The spirit of those that fear the Lord shall live; for their hope is in him that saveth them.

34:14 Whoso feareth the Lord shall not fear nor be afraid; for he is his hope.

34:15 Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord: to whom doth he look? and who is his strength?

34:16 For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.

34:17 He raiseth up the soul, and lighteneth the eyes: he giveth health, life, and blessing.

34:18 He that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is ridiculous; and the gifts of unjust men are not accepted.

34:19 The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.

34:20 Whoso bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor doeth as one that killeth the son before his father’s eyes.

34:21 The bread of the needy is their life: he that defraudeth him thereof is a man of blood.

34:22 He that taketh away his neighbour’s living slayeth him; and he that defraudeth the labourer of his hire is a bloodshedder.

34:23 When one buildeth, and another pulleth down, what profit have they then but labour?

34:24 When one prayeth, and another curseth, whose voice will the Lord hear?

34:25 He that washeth himself after the touching of a dead body, if he touch it again, what availeth his washing?

34:26 So is it with a man that fasteth for his sins, and goeth again, and doeth the same: who will hear his prayer? or what doth his humbling profit him?

35:1 He that keepeth the law bringeth offerings enough: he that taketh heed to the commandment offereth a peace offering.

35:2 He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour; and he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise.

35:3 To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.

35:4 Thou shalt not appear empty before the Lord.

35:5 For all these things [are to be done] because of the commandment.

35:6 The offering of the righteous maketh the altar fat, and the sweet savour thereof is before the most High.

35:7 The sacrifice of a just man is acceptable, and the memorial thereof shall never be forgotten.

35:8 Give the Lord his honour with a good eye, and diminish not the firstfruits of thine hands.

35:9 In all thy gifts shew a cheerful countenance, and dedicate thy tithes with gladness.

35:10 Give unto the most High according as he hath enriched thee; and as thou hast gotten, give with a cheerful eye.

35:11 For the Lord recompenseth, and will give thee seven times as much.

35:12 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.

35:13 He will not accept any person against a poor man, but will hear the prayer of the oppressed.

35:14 He will not despise the supplication of the fatherless; nor the widow, when she poureth out her complaint.