12 The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life. Commend not a man for his beauty; neither abhor a man for his outward appearance. 22 The blessing of the Lord is in the reward of the godly, and suddenly he maketh his blessing flourish. The distinguished patristic scholar Henry Chadwick has claimed that in Matthew 11:28 Jesus was directly quoting Sirach 51:23, as well as comparing Matthew 6:12 "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." All rights reserved. 30 Like as a partridge taken [and kept] in a cage, so is the heart of the proud; and like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall: 31 For he lieth in wait, and turneth good into evil, and in things worthy praise will lay blame upon thee. 14 Prosperity and adversity, life and death, poverty and riches, come of the Lord. 8 Be not ashamed to inform the unwise and foolish, and the extreme aged that contendeth with those that are young: thus shalt thou be truly learned, and approved of all men living. 13 Their eyes saw the majesty of his glory, and their ears heard his glorious voice. Sirach 5:11–13 11 Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer. 11 Gather all the tribes of Jacob together, and inherit thou them, as from the beginning. 11 Beside this he gave them knowledge, and the law of life for an heritage. raises up their heads, and it will seat them among officials. Sirach 11 King James Version KJV Wisdom lifteth up the head of him that is of low degree, and maketh him to sit among great men. Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced; and the honourable delivered into other men's hands. 11 I will praise thy name continually, and will sing praises with thanksgiving; and so my prayer was heard: 12 For thou savedst me from destruction, and deliveredst me from the evil time: therefore will I give thanks, and praise thee, and bless they name, O Lord. 14 Good things and bad, life and death,    poverty and wealth, come from the Lord. Sirach King James Version KJV All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with him for ever. 11 The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high, and seats them among the great. but one who was never thought of has worn a crown. 2 Do not praise individuals for their good looks, or loathe anyone because of appearance alone. Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown.Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced; and the honourable delivered into other men’s hands.Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand … Sirach 15:11 (KJV). 14 Kindness to a … New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. 11 There is one that laboureth and taketh paines, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behinde. the number of his days will be doubled. 12 Againe, there is another that is slow, and hath neede of helpe, wanting abilitie, and full of pouertie, yet the eye of the Lord looked vpon him for good, and set him vp from his low estate, 11 The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing. Sirach 11:3 The bee is small among flying creatures, but its produce is the origin of everything sweet. Read the Book of Sirach online. 20 Be stedfast in thy covenant, and be conversant therein, and wax old in thy work. Wisdom lifteth up the head of him that is of low degree, and maketh him to sit among great men. The wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men. Sirach 11:21 Don't be amazed at the works of sinners, but trust in the Lord and continue your work, because it is easy in God's sight to make the poor person quickly and suddenly rich. The gift of the Lord remaineth with the ungodly, and his favour bringeth prosperity for ever. Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown. Wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of the law, are of the Lord: love, and the way of good works, are from him. 20 Stand by your agreement and attend to it,    and grow old in your work.21 Do not wonder at the works of a sinner,    but trust in the Lord and keep at your job;for it is easy in the sight of the Lord    to make the poor rich suddenly, in an instant.22 The blessing of the Lord is[b] the reward of the pious,    and quickly God causes his blessing to flourish.23 Do not say, “What do I need,    and what further benefit can be mine?”24 Do not say, “I have enough,    and what harm can come to me now?”25 In the day of prosperity, adversity is forgotten,    and in the day of adversity, prosperity is not remembered.26 For it is easy for the Lord on the day of death    to reward individuals according to their conduct.27 An hour’s misery makes one forget past delights,    and at the close of one’s life one’s deeds are revealed.28 Call no one happy before his death;    by how he ends, a person becomes known.[c]. 11 All things that are of the earth shall turn to the earth again: and that which is of the waters doth return into the sea. and what good things shall I have hereafter? 11 My child, treat yourself well, according to your means, and present worthy offerings to the Lord. 11 All things that are of the earth shall turn to the earth again: and … 29 Bring not every man into thine house: for the deceitful man hath many trains. The Deceptiveness of Appearances - The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high, and seats them among the great. 11 A father’s glory is glory also for oneself; they multiply sin who demean their mother. 11 1 If a poor person is wise, he has good reason to be proud, and he will be thought of as someone great. Ecclesiasticus 9:11 Context. Sirach 11:4 Heb Don’t mock someone wearing a linen undergarment, and don’t make fun of someone in bitter circumstances. 11 There is one that laboureth, and taketh pains, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behind. Many kings have had to sit on the … For it is easy in the sight of the Lord to reward a man on the day of death according to his conduct. 18 There is that waxeth rich by his wariness and pinching, and this his the portion of his reward: 19 Whereas he saith, I have found rest, and now will eat continually of my goods; and yet he knoweth not what time shall come upon him, and that he must leave those things to others, and die. 9 Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not; and sit not in judgment with sinners. and like spies they observe your weakness; and they may ruin your reputation forever. Again, there is another that is slow, and hath need of help, wanting ability, and full of poverty; yet the eye of the Lord looked upon him for good, and set him up from his low estate, And lifted up his head from misery; so that many that saw from him is peace over all the. 11 Affect not to be made equal unto him in talk, and believe not his many words: for with much communication will he tempt thee, and smiling upon thee will get out thy secrets: 12 But cruelly he will lay up thy words, and will not spare to do thee hurt, and to put thee in prison. 13 Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death. Sirach 2:1–11 1 My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation. Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not; and sit not in judgment with sinners. All Praises, Glory and Honour to Yahawah ba ha sham Ha Mashayach Yahawashi !! 3 Compared to most flying things, a bee is very small, but the honey it makes is the sweetest of foods. 11 There is one that laboureth, and taketh pains, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behind. 13 For the one who fears the Lord all will go well at the end of his life, and he will be blessed on the day of his death. Don’t be amazed at the works of sinners, but trust in the Lord and continue your work, because it is easy in God’s sight to make the poor person quickly and suddenly rich. 3 The bee is little among such as fly; but her fruit is the chief of sweet things. CEV GNB WEB ASV KJV DHH DHHn RVR95 RVR95n SEG L45 RUS HKS RCB VLC LIT Language: Sirach 11:1-13. and will make you a stranger to your own family. 11:1 Wisdom lifteth up the head of him that is of low degree, and maketh him to sit among great men.. 11:2 Commend not a man for his beauty; neither abhor a man for his outward appearance.. 11:3 The bee is little among such as fly; but her fruit is the chief of sweet things. and do not sit with sinners when they judge a case. Ecclesiasticus 42:11 Context. Commend not a man for his beauty; neither abhor a man for his outward appearance. Sirach 40:9–49:11 9 Death, and bloodshed, strife, and sword, calamities, famine, tribulation, and the scourge; 10 These things are created for the wicked, and for their sakes came the flood. Brenton's Septuagint (LXX) - Holy Name KJV Ecclesiasticus (Sirach){gr.Sophia Iesou} 11. The wisdom of humble people raises up their heads, and it will seat them among officials. Marvel not at the works of sinners; but trust in the Lord, and abide in thy labour: for it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord on the sudden to make a poor man rich. The bee is little among such as fly; but her fruit is the chief of sweet things. Receive a stranger into thine house, and he will disturb thee, and turn thee out of thine own. Sirach 11:7-8 King James Version KJV Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke. 12 Others are sluggish and need support, lacking strength and immersed in poverty. 12 O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by thy name, and upon Israel, whom thou hast named thy firstborn. 33 Take heed of a mischievous man, for he worketh wickedness; lest he bring upon thee a perpetual blot. Who can number the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of eternity? Prosperity and adversity, life and death, poverty and riches, come of the Lord. 2 Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble. b 4 Whether rich or poor, his heart is content,. 4 Do not boast about wearing fine clothes, and do not exalt yourself when you are honored; Read verse in Common English Bible w/ Apocrypha Error and darkness were created together with sinners, and evil grows old along with those who … CEB. 23 Say not, What profit is there of my service? but what it produces is the best of sweet things. The Book of Tobit (/ ˈ t oʊ b ɪ t /) is a book of scripture that is part of the Catholic and Orthodox biblical canons.It was recognized as canonical by the Council of Hippo (in 393), the Councils of Carthage of 397 and 417, and the Council of Florence (in 1442), and confirmed in the Counter-Reformation by the Council of Trent (1546). The bee is small among flying things, but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness. 5 Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown. 13. 8 Answer not before thou hast heard the cause: neither interrupt men in the midst of their talk. 3 The bee is small among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of sweet things. 12 He made an everlasting covenant with them, and shewed them his judgments. Commend not a man for his beauty; neither abhor a man for his outward appearance. or loathe anyone because of appearance alone. Say not, What profit is there of my service? 13 Their eyes saw the majesty of his glory, and their ears heard his glorious voice. The bee is small among flying creatures, but her product is the best of sweet things. Sirach 5:11–13 11 Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer. to reward individuals according to their conduct. a 2 A loyal wife brings joy to her husband,. 11 Some people work hard, struggle, and hurry— and end up even more deeply in need. if you multiply activities, you will not be held blameless. On the other hand, do not look down on someone who is unattractive. 27 The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: and in his end his deeds shall be discovered. Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them. Be stedfast in thy covenant, and be conversant therein, and wax old in thy work. New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE), New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. Sirach 11:21 . for their beautiful looks, and don’t despise people. 28 Judge none blessed before his death: for a man shall be known in his children. and raises up his head, so that many are amazed at him. Burden not thyself above thy power while thou livest; and have no fellowship with one that is mightier and richer than thyself: for how agree the kettle and the earthen pot together? 34 Receive a stranger into thine house, and he will disturb thee, and turn thee out of thine own. RSVCE. Wisdom lifteth up the head of him that is of low degree, and maketh him to sit among great men. Boast not of thy clothing and raiment, and exalt not thyself in the day of honour: for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works among men are hidden. Read verse in Common English Bible w/ Apocrypha [for light (or easy) (it) is before God in the day of death, to yield to each after his ways.] and opens her quiver for every arrow. 11. The Lord has looked upon them with kindness, and has restored them from their low position. [a]17 The Lord’s gift remains with the devout,    and his favor brings lasting success.18 One becomes rich through diligence and self-denial,    and the reward allotted to him is this:19 when he says, “I have found rest,    and now I shall feast on my goods!”he does not know how long it will be    until he leaves them to others and dies. Answer not before thou hast heard the cause: neither interrupt men in the midst of their talk. 11 There is one that laboureth, and taketh pains, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behind. 6 Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced; and the honourable delivered into … 11 The fear of the Lord is our glory and honor, it is joy and a triumphant crown. 13 A gracious wife delights her husband; her thoughtfulness puts flesh on his bones. 24 Again, say not, I have enough, and possess many things, and what evil shall I have hereafter? Judge none blessed before his death: for a man shall be known in his children. Sirach 11:14 LXX b adds 11:15–16 Wisdom and knowledge and understanding of the law are from the Lord; love and the ways of good works come from him. 13 Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death. The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: and in his end his deeds shall be discovered. 11 The fear of the Lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing. Do not praise a man for his good looks, nor loathe a man because of his appearance. Sirach 11:34 (KJV). and drinks from any water nearby, So she sits down before every tent peg. 11 There are those who work and struggle and hurry, but are so much the more in want. 8 Turn away thine eye from a beautiful woman, and look not upon another's beauty; for many have been deceived by the beauty of a woman; for herewith love is kindled as a fire. Who can find out the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the deep, and wisdom? Every friend saith, I am his friend also: but there is a friend, which is only a friend in name.Is it not a grief unto death, when a companion and friend is turned to an enemy?O wicked imagination, whence camest thou in to cover the earth with deceit?There is … and quickly God causes his blessing to flourish. I will praise thy name continually, and will sing praises with thanksgiving; and so my prayer was heard: 12. DRA. Good things and bad, life and death, poverty and wealth, come from the Lord. Don’t praise people for their beautiful looks, and don’t despise people for their appearance. Be steadfast in thy covenant, and be conversant therein, and grow old in the work of thy commandments. The bee is small among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of sweet things. 12 He made an everlasting covenant with them, and shewed them his judgments. WYC. 11. (KJV) with Sirach 28:2 "Forgive your neighbor a wrong, and then, when you petition, your sins will be pardoned." 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