1Since the days are evil and the active power is in the hands of him who works.
2We must give heed to ourselves and seek the decrees of the Lord.
3Fear and patience are the helpers of our faith, and longsuffering and continence fight on our side.
4While these things remain pure in matters concerning the Lord.
5Wisdom, understanding, science and knowledge rejoice together with them.
6For he has manifested to us through all the prophets that he needs neither sacrifices, nor burnt offerings, nor oblations.
7What is the multitude of your sacrifices to me?, says the Lord.
8I am full of burnt offerings of rams. I do not want the fat of lambs nor the blood of bulls and goats.