Tag: Ecclesiasticus

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…