“Do not appear before the Lord emptyhanded, for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the commandment. The offering of the righteous enriches the altar, and its pleasing odor rises before the Most High. The sacrifice of the righteous is acceptable, and it will never be forgotten. Be generous when you worship the Lord.”
Sirach (2nd Century BC) also known as the Wisdom of Ben Sira 35:6-10.