\bk The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach\bk*, also called \bk Ecclesiasticus\bk*, is recognised as Deuterocanonical Scripture by the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Russian Orthodox Churches.

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, also called Ecclesiasticus, is recognised as Deuterocanonical Scripture by the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Russian Orthodox Churches.

\bk The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach\bk*, also called \bk Ecclesiasticus\bk*, is recognised as Deuterocanonical Scripture by the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Russian Orthodox Churches. 

WHEREAS many and great things have been delivered to us by the law and the prophets, and by the others that have followed in their steps, for which we must give Israel the praise for instruction and wisdom; and since not only the readers need to become skilful themselves, but also those who love learning must be able to profit those who are outside, both by speaking and writing; my grandfather Jesus, having much given himself to the reading of the law, and the prophets, and the other books of our fathers, and having gained great familiarity with them, was also drawn on himself to write somewhat pertaining to instruction and wisdom, in order that those who love learning, and are devoted to these things, might make progress much more by living according to the law. You are entreated therefore to read with favour and attention, and to pardon us, if in any parts of what we have laboured to interpret, we may seem to fail in some of the phrases. For things originally spoken in Hebrew don’t have the same force in them when they are translated into another language. Not only these, but the law itself, and the prophecies, and the rest of the books, have no small difference, when they are spoken in their original language. For having come into Egypt in the thirty-eighth year of Energetes the king, and having continued there some time, I found a copy giving no small instruction. I thought it therefore most necessary for me to apply some diligence and travail to translate this book, applying indeed much watchfulness and skill in that space of time to bring the book to an end and publish for them also, who in the land of their travels are desiring to learn, preparing their character in advance, so as to live according to the law.

WHEREAS many and great things have been delivered to us by the law and the prophets, and by the others that have followed in their steps, for which we must give Israel the praise for instruction and wisdom; and since not only the readers need to become skilful themselves, but also those who love learning must be able to profit those who are outside, both by speaking and writing; my grandfather Jesus, having much given himself to the reading of the law, and the prophets, and the other books of our fathers, and having gained great familiarity with them, was also drawn on himself to write somewhat pertaining to instruction and wisdom, in order that those who love learning, and are devoted to these things, might make progress much more by living according to the law. You are entreated therefore to read with favour and attention, and to pardon us, if in any parts of what we have laboured to interpret, we may seem to fail in some of the phrases. For things originally spoken in Hebrew don’t have the same force in them when they are translated into another language. Not only these, but the law itself, and the prophecies, and the rest of the books, have no small difference, when they are spoken in their original language. For having come into Egypt in the thirty-eighth year of Energetes the king, and having continued there some time, I found a copy giving no small instruction. I thought it therefore most necessary for me to apply some diligence and travail to translate this book, applying indeed much watchfulness and skill in that space of time to bring the book to an end and publish for them also, who in the land of their travels are desiring to learn, preparing their character in advance, so as to live according to the law. 

+ \fr 1:5  \ft Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa The source of wisdom is God’s word in the highest heaven, and her ways are the eternal commandments.

1:5  Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities: The source of wisdom is God’s word in the highest heaven, and her ways are the eternal commandments.

\f + \fr 1:5  \ft Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa The source of wisdom is God’s word in the highest heaven, and her ways are the eternal commandments.\f* 

+ \fr 1:7  \ft Verse 7 is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa To whom was the knowledge of wisdom manifested? Who has understood her abundant experience?

1:7  Verse 7 is omitted by the best authorities: To whom was the knowledge of wisdom manifested? Who has understood her abundant experience?

\f + \fr 1:7  \ft Verse 7 is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa To whom was the knowledge of wisdom manifested? Who has understood her abundant experience?\f* 

She\f + \fr 1:15  \ft Gr. \fqa nested. \f* laid an eternal foundation with men. 

+ \fr 1:18  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa Both are gifts of God for peace; glory opens out for those who love him. He saw her and took her measure.

1:18  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities: Both are gifts of God for peace; glory opens out for those who love him. He saw her and took her measure.

making peace and\f + \fr 1:18  \ft Gr. \fqa health of cure. \f* perfect health to flourish.\f + \fr 1:18  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa Both are gifts of God for peace; glory opens out for those who love him. He saw her and took her measure.\f* 

+ \fr 1:21  \ft Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa The fear of the Lord drives away sins. Where it resides, it will turn away all anger.

1:21  Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities: The fear of the Lord drives away sins. Where it resides, it will turn away all anger.

\f + \fr 1:21  \ft Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa The fear of the Lord drives away sins. Where it resides, it will turn away all anger. \f* 

He who gives glory to his mother is as one who lays up treasure.

He who gives glory to his mother is as one who lays up treasure. 

+ \fr 3:7  \ft Some manuscripts add \fqa those who fear the Lord honour their father,

3:7  Some manuscripts add those who fear the Lord honour their father,

\f + \fr 3:7  \ft Some manuscripts add \fqa those who fear the Lord honour their father,\f* and will serve under his parents, as to masters. 

For the blessing of the father establishes the houses of children,

For the blessing of the father establishes the houses of children, 

+ \fr 3:19  \ft Some manuscripts add \fqa Many are lofty and renowned, but he reveals his secrets to the humble.

3:19  Some manuscripts add Many are lofty and renowned, but he reveals his secrets to the humble.

\f + \fr 3:19  \ft Some manuscripts add \fqa Many are lofty and renowned, but he reveals his secrets to the humble.\f* 

\f + \fr 3:25  \ft Some manuscripts omit verse 25.\f*There is no light without eyes. 

He who repays good turns is mindful of that which comes afterward.

He who repays good turns is mindful of that which comes afterward. 

Deliver him who is wronged from the hand of him who wrongs him; 

Where\f + \fr 4:13  \ft Or, \fqa she \f* he enters, the Lord will bless. 

\f + \fr 4:23  \ft Some manuscripts omit this line. \f*Don’t hide your wisdom for the sake of seeming fair. 

There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend.

There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend. 

and her bands are \x + \xo 6:30  \xt Numbers 15:38\x* a purple cord. 

When I make an offering to the Most High God, he will accept it.”

When I make an offering to the Most High God, he will accept it.” 

Don’t laugh a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul,

Don’t laugh a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul, 

Don’t devise\f + \fr 7:12  \ft Gr. \fqa Don’t plough\f* a lie against your brother, 

Give your daughter in marriage, and you will have accomplished a great matter.

Give your daughter in marriage, and you will have accomplished a great matter. 

\f + \fr 7:26  \ft Many authorities omit this line \f* But don’t trust yourself to one who is hateful. 

What will you repay them for the things that they have done for you?

What will you repay them for the things that they have done for you? 

the first fruits, the trespass offering, the gift of the shoulders,

the first fruits, the trespass offering, the gift of the shoulders, 

the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of holy things.

the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of holy things. 

+ \fr 9:9  \ft The preceding line of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

9:9  The preceding line of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

or revel with her at wine,\f + \fr 9:9  \ft The preceding line of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

Remember they will not go unpunished to\f + \fr 9:12  \ft Gr. \fqa Hades. \f* the grave. 

Keep yourself far from the man who has\f + \fr 9:13  \ft Or, \fqa authority \f* power to kill, 

so he who rules the people will be considered wise for his speech.

so he who rules the people will be considered wise for his speech. 

A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful.

A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful. 

In due time, he will raise up over it the right person at the right time.

In due time, he will raise up over it the right person at the right time. 

+ \fr 10:9  \ft Two lines of this verse are here omitted by the best authorities.

10:9  Two lines of this verse are here omitted by the best authorities.

Why are dirt and ashes proud?\f + \fr 10:9  \ft Two lines of this verse are here omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

+ \fr 10:21  \ft Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of acceptance, but obstinance and pride are the beginning of rejection.

10:21  Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of acceptance, but obstinance and pride are the beginning of rejection.

\f + \fr 10:21  \ft Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of acceptance, but obstinance and pride are the beginning of rejection.\f* 

Many\f + \fr 11:5  \ft Gr. \fqa tyrants \f* kings have sat down upon the ground, 

+ \fr 11:15-16  \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 11:15-16  \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

In the day of bad things, a man will not remember things that are good.

In the day of bad things, a man will not remember things that are good. 

Like a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the heart of a proud man.

Like a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the heart of a proud man. 

Receive a stranger into your house, and he will distract you with arguments

Receive a stranger into your house, and he will distract you with arguments 

+ \fr 12:6  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

12:6  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

and will repay vengeance to the ungodly.\f + \fr 12:6  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

A man’s friend won’t be\f + \fr 12:8  \ft Or, \fqa punished \f* fully tried in prosperity. 

Have no fellowship with one who is mightier and richer than yourself.

Have no fellowship with one who is mightier and richer than yourself. 

for you walk\f + \fr 13:13  \ft Gr. \fqa along with. \f* in danger of falling. 

+ \fr 13:14  \ft The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities.

13:14  The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 13:14  \ft The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

but when the humble is down, he is pushed away even by his friends.

but when the humble is down, he is pushed away even by his friends. 

+ \fr 13:25  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

13:25  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

whether it is for good or for evil.\f + \fr 13:25  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

for mercy and wrath are both with him who is mighty to forgive, 

+ \fr 16:15-16  \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 16:15-16  \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

so, the majority of his works are\f + \fr 16:21  \ft Gr. \fqa amongst hidden things. \f* hidden. 

+ \fr 16:22  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

16:22  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

For his covenant is afar off.\f + \fr 16:22  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

He who is lacking in\f + \fr 16:23  \ft Gr. \fqa heart. \f* understanding thinks about these things. 

\f + \fr 17:5  \ft Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

\f + \fr 17:9  \ft Verse 9 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

\f + \fr 17:10  \ft This line is added by the best authorities. \f* that they may declare the majesty of his works. 

So he gave them commandment, each man concerning his neighbour. 

+ \fr 17:16  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

17:16  Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 17:16  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 17:17  \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

17:17  The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 17:17  \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*For every nation he appointed a ruler, 

+ \fr 17:18  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

17:18  Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 17:18  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

+ \fr 17:21  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

17:21  Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 17:21  \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

+ \fr 17:22  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

17:22  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

He will keep a man’s kindness as the pupil of the eye.\f + \fr 17:22  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 17:26  \ft A line is here omitted by the best authorities.

Turn again to the Most High, and turn away from iniquity.\f + \fr 17:26  \ft A line is here omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

Thanksgiving perishes from the dead, as from one who doesn’t exist.

Thanksgiving perishes from the dead, as from one who doesn’t exist. 

+ \fr 18:3  \ft The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities.

18:3  The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 18:3  \ft The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them,

As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them, 

+ \fr 18:27  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

18:27  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

In days of sinning, he will beware of offence.\f + \fr 18:27  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves,

They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves, 

she will make you\f + \fr 18:31  \ft Or, \fqa a rejoicing to \f* the laughing stock of your enemies. 

+ \fr 18:33  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

18:33  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

when you have nothing in your purse.\f + \fr 18:33  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 19:5  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

19:5  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

He who rejoices in wickedness will be condemned.\f + \fr 19:5  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 19:6  \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

19:6  The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 19:6  \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* He who hates gossip has less wickedness. 

+ \fr 19:18-19  \ft Verses 18 and 19 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 19:18-19  \ft Verses 18 and 19 are omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

+ \fr 19:21  \ft The remainder of verse 20 and verse 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

19:21  The remainder of verse 20 and verse 21 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 19:21  \ft The remainder of verse 20 and verse 21 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 19:25  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

19:25  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

And there is one who perverts favour to gain a judgement.\f + \fr 19:25  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

There is one who does wickedly, who hangs down his head with mourning;

There is one who does wickedly, who hangs down his head with mourning; 

One who has understanding will be known by his face when you meet him.

One who has understanding will be known by his face when you meet him. 

\f + \fr 20:3  \ft Verse 3 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 20:14  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

20:14  A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

The gift of a fool will not profit you,\f + \fr 20:14  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 20:17  \ft The latter part of verse 17 is omitted by the best authorities.

20:17  The latter part of verse 17 is omitted by the best authorities.

How often, and of how many, will he be laughed to scorn!\f + \fr 20:17  \ft The latter part of verse 17 is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

\f + \fr 20:32  \ft Verse 32 is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of God,

Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of\f + \fr 21:5  \ft Gr. \fqa him. \f* God, 

The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation.

The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation. 

The knowledge of an unwise man is talk without sense.\f + \fr 21:18  \ft Gr. \fqa unexamined words. \f* 

He who teaches a fool is like one who glues potsherds together, 

He who teaches a fool is as one who teaches a man who slumbers. 

+ \fr 22:9-10  \ft Verses 9 and 10 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 22:9-10  \ft Verses 9 and 10 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

but for a fool and an ungodly man, it lasts all the days of his life.

but for a fool and an ungodly man, it lasts all the days of his life. 

Beware of him, lest you have trouble and be defiled in his onslaught.

Beware of him, lest you have trouble and be defiled in his onslaught. 

Timber girded and bound into a building will not be released with shaking.

Timber girded and bound into a building will not be released with shaking. 

So a heart established in due season on well advised counsel will not be afraid.

So a heart established in due season on well advised counsel will not be afraid. 

so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool will not stand against any fear.

so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool will not stand against any fear. 

If you have opened your mouth against a friend, don’t be afraid,

If you have opened your mouth against a friend, don’t be afraid, 

unless it is for insulting, arrogance, disclosing of a secret, or a treacherous blow—

unless it is for insulting, arrogance, disclosing of a secret, or a treacherous blow— 

+ \fr 22:23  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

22:23  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

that you may be heir with him in his inheritance.\f + \fr 22:23  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

that I may not fall from it, and that my tongue may not destroy me?

that I may not fall from it, and that my tongue may not destroy me? 

+ \fr 23:3  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

23:3  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

and my enemy rejoice over me.\f + \fr 23:3  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

+ \fr 23:4  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

23:4  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

don’t give me a haughty eyes,\f + \fr 23:4  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

+ \fr 23:5  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

23:5  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

and turn away evil desire from me.\f + \fr 23:5  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

for as a servant who is continually scourged will not lack bruises,

for as a servant who is continually scourged will not lack bruises, 

so he also who swears and continually utters the Name will not be cleansed from sin.

so he also who swears and continually utters the Name will not be cleansed from sin. 

a hot passion, like a burning fire, will not be quenched until it is consumed;

a hot passion, like a burning fire, will not be quenched until it is consumed; 

a fornicator in the body of his flesh will never cease until he has burnt out the fire.

a fornicator in the body of his flesh will never cease until he has burnt out the fire. 

He doesn’t know that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun,

He doesn’t know that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun, 

And those who are left behind will know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord,

And those who are left behind will know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord, 

\f + \fr 23:28  \ft Verse 28 is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

Like cinnamon and aspalathus, I have given a scent to perfumes. 

like\f + \fr 24:15  \ft See Exodus 30:34. \f* galbanum, onycha, stacte, 

\f + \fr 24:18  \ft Verse 18 is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

All these things are the book of the covenant of the Most High God,

All these things are the book of the covenant of the Most High God, 

the law which Moses commanded us for an inheritance for the assemblies of Jacob.

the law which Moses commanded us for an inheritance for the assemblies of Jacob. 

\f + \fr 24:24  \ft Verse 24 is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

There are nine things that I have thought of, and in my heart counted happy,

There are nine things that I have thought of, and in my heart counted happy, 

\f + \fr 25:12  \ft Verse 12 is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

+ \fr 25:26  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

25:26  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

cut her away from your flesh.\f + \fr 25:26  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

and concerning the fourth\f + \fr 26:5  \ft Gr. \fqa countenance. \f* kind I made supplication: 

The slander of a city, the assembly of a mob, and a false accusation.

The slander of a city, the assembly of a mob, and a false accusation. 

A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman who is jealous of another woman.

A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman who is jealous of another woman. 

Her knowledge will strengthen\f + \fr 26:13  \ft or, fatten\f* his bones. 

There are no scales that can weigh the value of a self-controlled soul.

There are no scales that can weigh the value of a self-controlled soul. 

so are beautiful feet with the breasts of one who is steadfast. 

+ \fr 26:19-27  \ft Verses 19-27 are omitted by the best authorities.

\f + \fr 26:19-27  \ft Verses 19-27 are omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

It is difficult for a merchant to keep himself from wrong doing,

It is difficult for a merchant to keep himself from wrong doing, 

so you have let your neighbour go, and you will not catch him again.

so you have let your neighbour go, and you will not catch him again. 

For a wound may be bound up, and after abuse there may be reconciliation;

For a wound may be bound up, and after abuse there may be reconciliation; 

Those who rejoice at the fall of the godly will be caught in a snare.

Those who rejoice at the fall of the godly will be caught in a snare. 

Remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments. 

Remember the commandments, and don’t be angry with your neighbour.

Remember the commandments, and don’t be angry with your neighbour. 

yet not so many as those who have fallen because of the tongue. 

Allocate your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High

Allocate your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High 

A sinner who falls into suretiship and undertakes contracts for work

A sinner who falls into suretiship and undertakes contracts for work 

+ \fr 29:23  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

29:23  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

With little or with much, be well satisfied.\f + \fr 29:23  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 30:11  \ft This line and the previous two lines are absent from some older MSS.

30:11  This line and the previous two lines are absent from some older MSS.

and don’t ignore his follies.\f + \fr 30:11  \ft This line and the previous two lines are absent from some older MSS.\f* 

+ \fr 30:12  \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.

\f + \fr 30:12  \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.\f*Bow down his neck in his youth, 

and there be sorrow to your soul.\f + \fr 30:12  \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.\f* 

Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge;

Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; 

And the law is faithful to him, as when one asks a divine oracle.

And the law is faithful to him, as when one asks a divine oracle. 

+ \fr 33:14  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

33:14  A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.

so\f + \fr 33:14  \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities. \f* the sinner is the opposite of the godly. 

He who sacrifices a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery.

He who sacrifices a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery. 

Neither is he pacified for sins by the multitude of sacrifices. 

Like one who murders his neighbour is he who takes away his living.

Like one who murders his neighbour is he who takes away his living. 

Like a shedder of blood is he who deprives a hireling of his hire.

Like a shedder of blood is he who deprives a hireling of his hire. 

He who washes himself after touching a dead body, and touches it again,

He who washes himself after touching a dead body, and touches it again, 

Don’t plan to bribe him with gifts, for he will not receive them.

Don’t plan to bribe him with gifts, for he will not receive them. 

He who serves God according to his good pleasure will be accepted.

He who serves God according to his good pleasure will be accepted. 

And the Lord will not be slack, neither will he be patient towards them,

And the Lord will not be slack, neither will he be patient towards them, 

Have mercy upon us, O Lord the God of all, and look at us with favour;

Have mercy upon us, O Lord the God of all, and look at us with favour; 

+ \fr 36:2  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

36:2  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

and send your fear upon all the nations.\f + \fr 36:2  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 36:6  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

36:6  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

Glorify your hand and your right arm.\f + \fr 36:6  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

+ \fr 36:11  \ft The ancient authorities read \fqa I took them for my inheritance: \ft but the Greek text is here very confused.

36:11  The ancient authorities read I took them for my inheritance: but the Greek text is here very confused.

and\f + \fr 36:11  \ft The ancient authorities read \fqa I took them for my inheritance: \ft but the Greek text is here very confused. \f* take them for your inheritance, as from the beginning. 

O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by your name, 

Give testimony to those who were your creatures in the beginning,

Give testimony to those who were your creatures in the beginning, 

that you are the Lord, the\f + \fr 36:17  \ft Gr. \fqa God of the ages.\f* eternal God. 

For who would trust a nimble robber who skips from city to city?

For who would trust a nimble robber who skips from city to city? 

Even so, who would trust a man who has no nest, and lodges wherever he finds himself at nightfall?

Even so, who would trust a man who has no nest, and lodges wherever he finds himself at nightfall? 

There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labours with his friend,

There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labours with his friend, 

and the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth.

and the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth. 

Honour a physician according to your need with the honours due to him,

Honour a physician according to your need with the honours due to him, 

Then give place to the physician, for truly the Lord has created him.

Then give place to the physician, for truly the Lord has created him. 

to prosper them in diagnosis and in healing for the maintenance of life.

to prosper them in diagnosis and in healing for the maintenance of life. 

He will apply his heart to return early to the Lord who made him,

He will apply his heart to return early to the Lord who made him, 

O death, how bitter is the memory of you to a man who is at peace in his possessions,

O death, how bitter is the memory of you to a man who is at peace in his possessions, 

to the man who has nothing to distract him and has prosperity in all things,

to the man who has nothing to distract him and has prosperity in all things, 

O death, your sentence is acceptable to a man who is needy and who fails in strength,

O death, your sentence is acceptable to a man who is needy and who fails in strength, 

And why do you refuse when it is the good pleasure of the Most High?

And why do you refuse when it is the good pleasure of the Most High? 

+ \fr 41:4  \ft or, \fqa the place of the dead \ft or, \fqa Sheol

there is no enquiry about life in Hades.\f + \fr 41:4  \ft or, \fqa the place of the dead \ft or, \fqa Sheol\f* 

+ \fr 41:8  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

41:8  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

who have forsaken the law of the Most High God!\f + \fr 41:8  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.\f* 

for it continues with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold.

for it continues with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold. 

of abusive speech to friends—and after you have given, don’t insult,

of abusive speech to friends—and after you have given, don’t insult, 

and one of extreme old age who contends with those who are young.

and one of extreme old age who contends with those who are young. 

in her virginity, lest she should be defiled and be with child in her father’s house;

in her virginity, lest she should be defiled and be with child in her father’s house; 

The Lord has not given power to the saints to declare all his marvellous works,

The Lord has not given power to the saints to declare all his marvellous works, 

He declares the things that are past and the things that shall be,

He declares the things that are past and the things that shall be, 

All these things live and remain forever in all manner of uses. 

variety of all that has life and the huge creatures of the sea. 

In Isaac also, he established the same assurance for Abraham his father’s sake,

In Isaac also, he established the same assurance for Abraham his father’s sake, 

with a holy garment, with gold, blue, and purple, the work of the embroiderer;

with a holy garment, with gold, blue, and purple, the work of the embroiderer; 

with precious stones engraved like a signet, in a setting of gold, the work of the jeweller,

with precious stones engraved like a signet, in a setting of gold, the work of the jeweller, 

for a reminder engraved in writing, after the number of the tribes of Israel;

for a reminder engraved in writing, after the number of the tribes of Israel; 

with a crown of gold upon the mitre, having engraved on it, as on a signet, “HOLINESS”,

with a crown of gold upon the mitre, having engraved on it, as on a signet, “HOLINESS”, 

No stranger put them on, but only his sons and his offspring perpertually.

No stranger put them on, but only his sons and his offspring perpertually. 

that he and his offspring should have the dignity of the priesthood forever.

that he and his offspring should have the dignity of the priesthood forever. 

Also he made a covenant with David the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah.

Also he made a covenant with David the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah. 

for the saving of\f + \fr 46:1  \ft Gr. \fqa his. \f* God’s elect, 

and\f + \fr 46:6  \ft See Joshua 10:11 \f* on the slope he destroyed those who resisted, 

And of six hundred thousand people on foot, they two alone were preserved

And of six hundred thousand people on foot, they two alone were preserved 

that all the children of Israel might see that it is good to follow the Lord.

that all the children of Israel might see that it is good to follow the Lord. 

May the name of those who have been honoured be renewed in their children.

May the name of those who have been honoured be renewed in their children. 

In every work of his he gave thanks to the Holy One Most High with words of glory.

In every work of his he gave thanks to the Holy One Most High with words of glory. 

+ \fr 47:9  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

47:9  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

to make sweet melody by their music.\f + \fr 47:9  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

the foolishness of the people, and one who lacked understanding,

the foolishness of the people, and one who lacked understanding, 

He saw by an excellent spirit what would come to pass in the future;

He saw by an excellent spirit what would come to pass in the future; 

He showed the things that would happen through the end of time, 

and made her streets desolate, as it was written by the hand of Jeremiah.

and made her streets desolate, as it was written by the hand of Jeremiah. 

+ \fr 49:10  \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.

49:10  The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.

Also of the twelve prophets,\f + \fr 49:10  \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

and exalted a\f + \fr 49:12  \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa temple. \f* people holy to the Lord, 

The foundation was built by him to the height of the double walls,

The foundation was built by him to the height of the double walls, 

like a vessel of beaten gold adorned with all kinds of precious stones,

like a vessel of beaten gold adorned with all kinds of precious stones, 

held the Lord’s offering in their hands before all the congregation of Israel.

held the Lord’s offering in their hands before all the congregation of Israel. 

that he might arrange the offering of the Most High, the Almighty,

that he might arrange the offering of the Most High, the Almighty, 

and that peace may be in our days in Israel for the days of eternity,

and that peace may be in our days in Israel for the days of eternity, 

Those who sit on the mountain of\f + \fr 50:26  \ft According to some ancient versions, \fqa Seir. \f* Samaria, the Philistines, 

I have written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge,

I have written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge, 

+ \fr 50:29  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

50:29  The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

for the light of the Lord is his guide.\f + \fr 50:29  \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f* 

and delivered me, according to the abundance of your mercy and of your name,

and delivered me, according to the abundance of your mercy and of your name, 

From the first flower to the ripening grape my heart delighted in her.

From the first flower to the ripening grape my heart delighted in her. 