Ecclesiasticus 11 1 The praise of humility. 2 After the outward appearance ought we not to judge. 7 Of rash judgement. 14 All things come of God. 29 All men are not to be brought into thine house. WISDOM lifts up the head of him that is low, and makes him to sit among great…

Ecclesiasticus 9 Of jealousy. 12 An old friend is to be preferred before a new. 18 Righteous men should be bidden to thy table. BE not jealous over thy wife of thy bosom, neither teach her by thy means an evil lesson. Give not thy life unto a woman, lest she overcome thy strength, [and…

Ecclesiasticus 7 2 We must forsake evil, and yet not justify ourselves. 23 The behavior of the wise toward his wife, his friend, his children, his servants, his father and mother. DO no evil: so shall no harm come unto thee. Depart from the thing that is wicked, and sin shall turn away from thee.…

Ecclesiasticus 5 1 In riches may we not put any confidence. 7 The vengeance of God ought to be feared, and repentance may not be differed. TRUST not unto thy riches, and say not, I have enough for my life: [for it shall not help in the time of vengeance and indignation.] Follow not thine…

Ecclesiasticus 3 2 To our father and mother ought we to give double honor. 10 Of the blessing and curse of the father and mother. 23 No man ought over curiosity to search out the secrets of God. THE [children of wisdom are the Church of righteous, and their offspring is obedient and love.] Hear…

The Wisdom of Iesus the son of Sirach, called Ecclesiasticus This argument was found in a certain Greek copy This Iesus was the son of Sirach, and Sirach’s father was also called Iesus, and he lived in the latter times, after the people had been led away captive, and brought home again, and almost after…