Sirach 27

1 Many have sinned for a thing indifferent; And he that seeks to multiplygainwill turn his eye away. 2 A nail will stick fast between the joinings of stones; And sin willthrust itself in between buying and selling. 3 Unlessa manhold on diligently in the fear of the Lord, His house shall soon be overthrown. […]

Sirach 28

1 He that takes vengeance shall find vengeance from the Lord; And he will surely make firm his sins. 2 Forgive your neighbor the hurt that he has doneyou; And then your sins shall be pardoned when you pray. 3 Man cherisheth anger against man; And does he seek healing from the Lord? 4 Upon […]

Sirach 29

1 He that shows mercy will lend to his neighbor; And he that strengthens him with his hand keeps the commandments. 2 Lend to your neighbor in time of his need; And pay you your neighbor again in due season. 3 Confirm your word, and keep faith with him; And at all seasons you shall […]

Sirach 30

1 He that loves his son will continue to lay stripes upon him, That he may have joy of him in the end. 2 He that chastises his son shall have profit of him, And shall glory of him among his acquaintance. 3 He that teaches his son shall provoke his enemy to jealousy; And […]

Sirach 31

1 Wakefulness that comes of riches consumes the flesh, And the anxiety thereof puts away sleep. 2 Wakeful anxiety will crave slumber; Andin a sore disease sleep will be broken. 3 A rich man toileth in gathering money together; And when he rests, he is filled with his good things. 4 A poor man toileth […]

Sirach 32

1 Have they made you rulerof a feast? Be not lifted up, Be you among them as one of them; Take thought for them, and so sit down. 2 And when you have done all your office, take your place, That you may be gladdened on their account, And receive a crown for your well […]

Sirach 34

1 Vain and false hopes are for a man void of understanding; And dreams give wings to fools. 2 As one that catches at a shadow, and follows after the wind, So is he that sets his mind on dreams. 3 The vision of dreams isasthis thing against that, The likeness of a face over […]

Sirach 35

1 He that keeps the law multiplies offerings; He that takes heed to the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. 2 He that requites a good turn offers fine flour; And he that gives alms sacrifices a thank offering. 3 To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; And to depart from unrighteousness […]

Sirach 36

1 Have mercy upon us, O Lord the God of all, and behold; 2 And send your fear upon all the nations: 3 Lift up your hand against the strange nations; And let them see your mighty power. 4 As you were sanctified in us before them, So be you magnified in them before us. […]