Ecclesiasticus 39 2 A wise man. 16 The works of God. 24 Unto the good, good things profit, but unto the evil, even good things are evil. HE only that applies his mind to the Law of the most High, and is occupied in the meditation thereof, seeks out the wisdom of all the ancient,…

Ecclesiasticus 35 2 Of true sacrifices. 14 The prayer of the fatherless, and of the widow, and him that humbles himself. WHOSO keeps the Law, brings offerings enough: he that holds fast the commandments, offers an offering of salvation. He that is thankful to them that have well deserved, offers fine flour: and he that…

Ecclesiasticus 33 The deliverance of him that fears God. 4 The answer of the wise. 13 Man is in the hand of God, as the clay is in the hand of the potter. 25 Of evil servants. THERE shall no evil come unto him that fears the Lord: but when he is in temptation, he…

Ecclesiasticus 31 1 Of covetousness. 2 Of them that take pain to gather riches. 8 The praise of a rich man without a fault. 12 We ought to flee drunkenness and follow soberness. WAKING after riches pines away the body, and the care thereof drives away sleep. This waking care breaks the sleep, as a…

Ecclesiasticus 29 1 Do lend money, and do alms. 15 Of a faithful man answering for his friends. 24 The poor man’s life. HE that will show mercy, lends to his neighbor: and he that has power over himself, keeps the commandments. Lend to thy neighbor in time of his need, and pay thou thy…

Ecclesiasticus 27 3 Of the poor that would be rich. 5 The probation of the man that fears God. 13 The unconstantness of a fool. 16 The secrets of friends are not to be uttered. 26 The wicked imagine evil which turns upon himself. BECAUSE of poverty have many sinned: and he that seeks to…

Ecclesiasticus 25 1 Of three things which praise God, and of three which he hates. 7 Of nine things that be not to be suspect. 15 Of the malice of a woman. THREE things rejoice me,and by them am I beautified before God and men: the unity of brethren, the love of neighbors, a man…