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SIR -1:2 Removed trailing space in toc1: The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus

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SIR -1:8 Removed trailing space in ip: \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.

SIR -1:9 Removed trailing space in is1: The Prologue of the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach.

SIR -1:10 Removed trailing space in ip: 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.

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SIR 1:1 Removed trailing space in v~: All wisdom comes from the Lord,

SIR 1:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and is with him forever.

SIR 1:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Who can count the sand of the seas,

SIR 1:2 Removed trailing space in p~: the drops of rain,

SIR 1:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and the days of eternity?

SIR 1:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Who will search out the height of the sky,

SIR 1:3 Removed trailing space in p~: the breadth of the earth, the deep,

SIR 1:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and wisdom?

SIR 1:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Wisdom has been created before all things,

SIR 1:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.

SIR 1:5 Removed trailing space in v~: \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*

SIR 1:6 Removed trailing space in v~: To whom has the root of wisdom been revealed?

SIR 1:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Who has known her shrewd counsels?

SIR 1:7 Removed trailing space in v~: \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*

SIR 1:8 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one wise, greatly to be feared,

SIR 1:8 Removed trailing space in p~: sitting upon his throne: the Lord.

SIR 1:9 Removed trailing space in v~: He created her.

SIR 1:9 Removed trailing space in p~: He saw and measured her.

SIR 1:9 Removed trailing space in p~: He poured her out upon all his works.

SIR 1:10 Removed trailing space in v~: She is with all flesh according to his gift.

SIR 1:10 Removed trailing space in p~: He gave her freely to those who love him.

SIR 1:11 Removed trailing space in v~: The fear of the Lord is glory, exultation,

SIR 1:11 Removed trailing space in p~: gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.

SIR 1:12 Removed trailing space in v~: The fear of the Lord will delight the heart,

SIR 1:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and will give gladness, joy, and length of days.

SIR 1:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Whoever fears the Lord, it will go well with him at the last.

SIR 1:13 Removed trailing space in p~: He will be blessed in the day of his death.

SIR 1:14 Removed trailing space in v~: To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

SIR 1:14 Removed trailing space in p~: It was created together with the faithful in the womb.

SIR 1:15 Removed trailing space in v~: She\f + \fr 1:15 \ft Gr. \fqa nested. \f* laid an eternal foundation with men.

SIR 1:15 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: She\f + \fr 1:15 \ft Gr. \fqa nested. \f* laid an eternal foundation with men.

SIR 1:15 Removed trailing space in p~: She will be trusted amongst their offspring.

SIR 1:16 Removed trailing space in v~: To fear the Lord is the fullness of wisdom.

SIR 1:16 Removed trailing space in p~: She inebriates men with her fruits.

SIR 1:17 Removed trailing space in v~: She will fill all her house with desirable things,

SIR 1:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and her storehouses with her produce.

SIR 1:18 Removed trailing space in v~: The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom,

SIR 1:18 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

SIR 1:18 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: 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*

SIR 1:19 Removed trailing space in v~: He both saw and measured her.

SIR 1:19 Removed trailing space in p~: He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding,

SIR 1:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and exalted the honour of those who hold her fast.

SIR 1:20 Removed trailing space in v~: To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom.

SIR 1:20 Removed trailing space in p~: Her branches are length of days.

SIR 1:21 Removed trailing space in v~: \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*

SIR 1:21 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \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*

SIR 1:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Unjust wrath can never be justified,

SIR 1:22 Removed trailing space in p~: for his wrath tips the scale to his downfall.

SIR 1:23 Removed trailing space in v~: A man that is patient will resist for a season,

SIR 1:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and afterward gladness will spring up to him.

SIR 1:24 Removed trailing space in v~: He will hide his words until the right moment,

SIR 1:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and the lips of many will tell of his understanding.

SIR 1:25 Removed trailing space in v~: A wise saying is in the treasures of wisdom;

SIR 1:25 Removed trailing space in p~: but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.

SIR 1:26 Removed trailing space in v~: If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments

SIR 1:26 Removed trailing space in p~: and the Lord will give her to you freely;

SIR 1:27 Removed trailing space in v~: for the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction.

SIR 1:27 Removed trailing space in p~: Faith and humility are his good pleasure.

SIR 1:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t disobey the fear of the Lord.

SIR 1:28 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t come to him with a double heart.

SIR 1:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be a hypocrite in men’s sight.

SIR 1:29 Removed trailing space in p~: Keep watch over your lips.

SIR 1:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t exalt yourself,

SIR 1:30 Removed trailing space in p~: lest you fall and bring dishonour upon your soul.

SIR 1:30 Removed trailing space in p~: The Lord will reveal your secrets

SIR 1:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and will cast you down in the midst of the congregation,

SIR 1:30 Removed trailing space in p~: because you didn’t come to the fear of the Lord

SIR 1:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and your heart was full of deceit.

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SIR 2:1 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, if you come to serve the Lord,

SIR 2:1 Removed trailing space in p~: prepare your soul for temptation.

SIR 2:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Set your heart aright, constantly endure,

SIR 2:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t make haste in time of calamity.

SIR 2:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Cling to him, and don’t depart,

SIR 2:3 Removed trailing space in p~: that you may be increased at your latter end.

SIR 2:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Accept whatever is brought upon you,

SIR 2:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and be patient when you suffer humiliation.

SIR 2:5 Removed trailing space in v~: For gold is tried in the fire,

SIR 2:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation.

SIR 2:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Put your trust in him, and he will help you.

SIR 2:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Make your ways straight, and set your hope on him.

SIR 2:7 Removed trailing space in v~: All you who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy.

SIR 2:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t turn aside, lest you fall.

SIR 2:8 Removed trailing space in v~: All you who fear the Lord, put your trust in him,

SIR 2:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and your reward will not fail.

SIR 2:9 Removed trailing space in v~: All you who fear the Lord, hope for good things,

SIR 2:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and for eternal gladness and mercy.

SIR 2:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Look at the generations of old, and see:

SIR 2:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Who ever put his trust in the Lord, and was ashamed?

SIR 2:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Or who remained in his fear, and was forsaken?

SIR 2:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Or who called upon him, and he neglected him?

SIR 2:11 Removed trailing space in v~: For the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

SIR 2:11 Removed trailing space in p~: He forgives sins and saves in time of affliction.

SIR 2:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Woe to fearful hearts, to faint hands,

SIR 2:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and to the sinner who goes two ways!

SIR 2:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Woe to the faint heart! For it doesn’t believe.

SIR 2:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Therefore it won’t be defended.

SIR 2:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Woe to you who have lost your patience!

SIR 2:14 Removed trailing space in p~: And what will you all do when the Lord visits you?

SIR 2:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who fear the Lord will not disobey his words.

SIR 2:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Those who love him will keep his ways.

SIR 2:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who fear the Lord will seek his good pleasure.

SIR 2:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Those who love him will be filled with the law.

SIR 2:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts,

SIR 2:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and will humble their souls in his sight.

SIR 2:18 Removed trailing space in v~: We will fall into the hands of the Lord,

SIR 2:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and not into the hands of men;

SIR 2:18 Removed trailing space in p~: for as his majesty is,

SIR 2:18 Removed trailing space in p~: so also is his mercy.

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SIR 3:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Hear me, your father, O my children,

SIR 3:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and do what you hear, that you all may be safe.

SIR 3:2 Removed trailing space in v~: For the Lord honours the father over the children,

SIR 3:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and has confirmed the judgement of the mother over her sons.

SIR 3:3 Removed trailing space in v~: He who honours his father will make atonement for sins.

SIR 3:4 Removed trailing space in v~: He who gives glory to his mother is as one who lays up treasure.

SIR 3:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Whoever honours his father will have joy in his own children.

SIR 3:5 Removed trailing space in p~: He will be heard in the day of his prayer.

SIR 3:6 Removed trailing space in v~: He who gives glory to his father will have length of days.

SIR 3:6 Removed trailing space in p~: He who listens to the Lord will bring rest to his mother,

SIR 3:7 Removed trailing space in v~: \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.

SIR 3:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Honour your father in deed and word,

SIR 3:8 Removed trailing space in p~: that a blessing may come upon you from him.

SIR 3:9 Removed trailing space in v~: For the blessing of the father establishes the houses of children,

SIR 3:9 Removed trailing space in p~: but the curse of the mother roots out the foundations.

SIR 3:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t glorify yourself in the dishonour of your father,

SIR 3:10 Removed trailing space in p~: for your father’s dishonour is no glory to you.

SIR 3:11 Removed trailing space in v~: For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father,

SIR 3:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to her children.

SIR 3:12 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, help your father in his old age,

SIR 3:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t grieve him as long as he lives.

SIR 3:13 Removed trailing space in v~: If he fails in understanding, have patience with him.

SIR 3:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t dishonour him in your full strength.

SIR 3:14 Removed trailing space in v~: For the kindness to your father will not be forgotten.

SIR 3:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Instead of sins it will be added to build you up.

SIR 3:15 Removed trailing space in v~: In the day of your affliction it will be remembered for you,

SIR 3:15 Removed trailing space in p~: as fair weather upon ice,

SIR 3:15 Removed trailing space in p~: so your sins will also melt away.

SIR 3:16 Removed trailing space in v~: He who forsakes his father is as a blasphemer.

SIR 3:16 Removed trailing space in p~: He who provokes his mother is cursed by the Lord.

SIR 3:17 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, go on with your business in humility;

SIR 3:17 Removed trailing space in p~: so you will be loved by an acceptable man.

SIR 3:18 Removed trailing space in v~: The greater you are, humble yourself the more,

SIR 3:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and you will find favour before the Lord.

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

SIR 3:20 Removed trailing space in v~: For the power of the Lord is great,

SIR 3:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and he is glorified by those who are lowly.

SIR 3:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t seek things that are too hard for you,

SIR 3:21 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t search out things that are above your strength.

SIR 3:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Think about the things that have been commanded you,

SIR 3:22 Removed trailing space in p~: for you have no need of the things that are secret.

SIR 3:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be overly busy in tasks that are beyond you,

SIR 3:23 Removed trailing space in p~: for more things are shown to you than men can understand.

SIR 3:24 Removed trailing space in v~: For the conceit of many has led them astray.

SIR 3:24 Removed trailing space in p~: Evil opinion has caused their judgement to slip.

SIR 3:25 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 3:25 \ft Some manuscripts omit verse 25.\f*There is no light without eyes.

SIR 3:25 Removed trailing space in p~: There is no wisdom without knowledge.

SIR 3:26 Removed trailing space in v~: A stubborn heart will do badly at the end.

SIR 3:26 Removed trailing space in p~: He who loves danger will perish in it.

SIR 3:27 Removed trailing space in v~: A stubborn heart will be burdened with troubles.

SIR 3:27 Removed trailing space in p~: The sinner will heap sin upon sins.

SIR 3:28 Removed trailing space in v~: The calamity of the proud has no healing,

SIR 3:28 Removed trailing space in p~: for a weed of wickedness has taken root in him.

SIR 3:29 Removed trailing space in v~: The heart of the prudent will understand a proverb.

SIR 3:29 Removed trailing space in p~: A wise man desires the ear of a listener.

SIR 3:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Water will quench a flaming fire;

SIR 3:30 Removed trailing space in p~: almsgiving will make atonement for sins.

SIR 3:31 Removed trailing space in v~: He who repays good turns is mindful of that which comes afterward.

SIR 3:31 Removed trailing space in p~: In the time of his falling he will find a support.

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SIR 4:1 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, don’t deprive the poor of his living.

SIR 4:1 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t make the needy eyes wait long.

SIR 4:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t make a hungry soul sorrowful,

SIR 4:2 Removed trailing space in p~: or provoke a man in his distress.

SIR 4:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t add more trouble to a heart that is provoked.

SIR 4:3 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t put off giving to him who is in need.

SIR 4:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t reject a suppliant in his affliction.

SIR 4:4 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t turn your face away from a poor man.

SIR 4:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t turn your eye away from one who asks.

SIR 4:5 Removed trailing space in p~: Give no occasion to a man to curse you.

SIR 4:6 Removed trailing space in v~: For if he curses you in the bitterness of his soul,

SIR 4:6 Removed trailing space in p~: he who made him will hear his supplication.

SIR 4:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Endear yourself to the assembly.

SIR 4:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Bow your head to a great man.

SIR 4:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Incline your ear to a poor man.

SIR 4:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Answer him with peaceful words in humility.

SIR 4:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Deliver him who is wronged from the hand of him who wrongs him;

SIR 4:9 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be hesitant in giving judgement.

SIR 4:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Be as a father to the fatherless,

SIR 4:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and like a husband to their mother.

SIR 4:10 Removed trailing space in p~: So you will be as a son of the Most High,

SIR 4:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and he will love you more than your mother does.

SIR 4:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Wisdom exalts her sons,

SIR 4:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and takes hold of those who seek her.

SIR 4:12 Removed trailing space in v~: He who loves her loves life.

SIR 4:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Those who seek her early will be filled with gladness.

SIR 4:13 Removed trailing space in v~: He who holds her fast will inherit glory.

SIR 4:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Where\f + \fr 4:13 \ft Or, \fqa she \f* he enters, the Lord will bless.

SIR 4:13 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: Where\f + \fr 4:13 \ft Or, \fqa she \f* he enters, the Lord will bless.

SIR 4:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who serve her minister to the Holy One.

SIR 4:14 Removed trailing space in p~: The Lord loves those who love her.

SIR 4:15 Removed trailing space in v~: He who listens to her will judge the nations.

SIR 4:15 Removed trailing space in p~: He who heeds her will dwell securely.

SIR 4:16 Removed trailing space in v~: If he trusts her, he will inherit her,

SIR 4:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and his generations will possess her.

SIR 4:17 Removed trailing space in v~: For at the first she will walk with him in crooked ways,

SIR 4:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and will bring fear and dread upon him,

SIR 4:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and torment him with her discipline,

SIR 4:17 Removed trailing space in p~: until she may trust his soul, and try him by her judgements.

SIR 4:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Then she will return him again to the straight way,

SIR 4:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and will gladden him, and reveal to him her secrets.

SIR 4:19 Removed trailing space in v~: If he goes astray, she will forsake him,

SIR 4:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and hand him over to his fall.

SIR 4:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Watch for the opportunity, and beware of evil.

SIR 4:20 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be ashamed of your soul.

SIR 4:21 Removed trailing space in v~: For there is a shame that brings sin,

SIR 4:21 Removed trailing space in p~: and there is a shame that is glory and grace.

SIR 4:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t show partiality, discrediting your soul.

SIR 4:22 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t revere any man to your falling.

SIR 4:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t refrain from speaking when it is for safety.

SIR 4:23 Removed trailing space in p~: \f + \fr 4:23 \ft Some manuscripts omit this line. \f*Don’t hide your wisdom for the sake of seeming fair.

SIR 4:23 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: \f + \fr 4:23 \ft Some manuscripts omit this line. \f*Don’t hide your wisdom for the sake of seeming fair.

SIR 4:24 Removed trailing space in v~: For wisdom will be known by speech,

SIR 4:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and instruction by the word of the tongue.

SIR 4:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t speak against the truth

SIR 4:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and be shamed for your ignorance.

SIR 4:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be ashamed to confess your sins.

SIR 4:26 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t fight the river’s current.

SIR 4:27 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t lay yourself down for a fool to tread upon.

SIR 4:27 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be partial to one who is mighty.

SIR 4:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Strive for the truth to death,

SIR 4:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and the Lord God will fight for you.

SIR 4:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be hasty with your tongue,

SIR 4:29 Removed trailing space in p~: or slack and negligent in your deeds.

SIR 4:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be like a lion in your house,

SIR 4:30 Removed trailing space in p~: or suspicious of your servants.

SIR 4:31 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t let your hand be stretched out to receive,

SIR 4:31 Removed trailing space in p~: and closed when you should repay.

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SIR 5:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t set your heart upon your goods.

SIR 5:1 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t say, “They are sufficient for me.”

SIR 5:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t follow your own mind and your strength

SIR 5:2 Removed trailing space in p~: to walk in the desires of your heart.

SIR 5:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t say, “Who will have dominion over me?”

SIR 5:3 Removed trailing space in p~: for the Lord will surely take vengeance on you.

SIR 5:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t say, “I sinned, and what happened to me?”

SIR 5:4 Removed trailing space in p~: for the Lord is patient.

SIR 5:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be so confident of atonement

SIR 5:5 Removed trailing space in p~: that you add sin upon sins.

SIR 5:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t say, “His compassion is great.

SIR 5:6 Removed trailing space in p~: He will be pacified for the multitude of my sins,”

SIR 5:6 Removed trailing space in p~: for mercy and wrath are with him,

SIR 5:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and his indignation will rest on sinners.

SIR 5:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t wait to turn to the Lord.

SIR 5:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t put off from day to day;

SIR 5:7 Removed trailing space in p~: for suddenly the wrath of the Lord will come on you,

SIR 5:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and you will perish in the time of vengeance.

SIR 5:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t set your heart upon unrighteous gains,

SIR 5:8 Removed trailing space in p~: for you will profit nothing in the day of calamity.

SIR 5:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t winnow with every wind.

SIR 5:9 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t walk in every path.

SIR 5:9 Removed trailing space in p~: This is what the sinner who has a double tongue does.

SIR 5:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Be steadfast in your understanding.

SIR 5:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Let your speech be consistent.

SIR 5:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Be swift to hear

SIR 5:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and answer with patience.

SIR 5:12 Removed trailing space in v~: If you have understanding, answer your neighbour;

SIR 5:12 Removed trailing space in p~: but if not, put your hand over your mouth.

SIR 5:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Glory and dishonour is in talk.

SIR 5:13 Removed trailing space in p~: A man’s tongue may be his downfall.

SIR 5:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be called a whisperer.

SIR 5:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t lie in wait with your tongue;

SIR 5:14 Removed trailing space in p~: for shame is on the thief,

SIR 5:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and an evil condemnation is on him who has a double tongue.

SIR 5:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be ignorant in a great or small matter.

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SIR 6:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t become an enemy instead of a friend;

SIR 6:1 Removed trailing space in p~: for an evil name will inherit shame and reproach.

SIR 6:1 Removed trailing space in p~: So it is with the sinner who has a double tongue.

SIR 6:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t exalt yourself in the counsel of your soul,

SIR 6:2 Removed trailing space in p~: that your soul not be torn in pieces like a bull.

SIR 6:3 Removed trailing space in v~: You will eat up your leaves, destroy your fruit,

SIR 6:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and leave yourself like a dry tree.

SIR 6:4 Removed trailing space in v~: A wicked soul will destroy him who has it,

SIR 6:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and will make him a laughing stock to his enemies.

SIR 6:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Sweet words will multiply a man’s friends.

SIR 6:5 Removed trailing space in p~: A gracious tongue will multiply courtesies.

SIR 6:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Let those that are at peace with you be many,

SIR 6:6 Removed trailing space in p~: but your advisers one of a thousand.

SIR 6:7 Removed trailing space in v~: If you want to gain a friend, get him in a time of testing,

SIR 6:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t be in a hurry to trust him.

SIR 6:8 Removed trailing space in v~: For there is a friend just for an occasion.

SIR 6:8 Removed trailing space in p~: He won’t continue in the day of your affliction.

SIR 6:9 Removed trailing space in v~: And there is a friend who turns into an enemy.

SIR 6:9 Removed trailing space in p~: He will discover strife to your reproach.

SIR 6:10 Removed trailing space in v~: And there is a friend who is a companion at the table,

SIR 6:10 Removed trailing space in p~: but he won’t continue in the day of your affliction.

SIR 6:11 Removed trailing space in v~: In your prosperity he will be as yourself,

SIR 6:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and will be bold over your servants.

SIR 6:12 Removed trailing space in v~: If you are brought low, he will be against you,

SIR 6:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and will hide himself from your face.

SIR 6:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Separate yourself from your enemies,

SIR 6:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and beware of your friends.

SIR 6:14 Removed trailing space in v~: A faithful friend is a strong defence.

SIR 6:14 Removed trailing space in p~: He who has found him has found a treasure.

SIR 6:15 Removed trailing space in v~: There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend.

SIR 6:15 Removed trailing space in p~: His excellency is beyond price.

SIR 6:16 Removed trailing space in v~: A faithful friend is a life-saving medicine.

SIR 6:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Those who fear the Lord will find him.

SIR 6:17 Removed trailing space in v~: He who fears the Lord directs his friendship properly;

SIR 6:17 Removed trailing space in p~: for as he is, so is his neighbour also.

SIR 6:18 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, gather instruction from your youth up.

SIR 6:18 Removed trailing space in p~: Even when you have grey hair you will find wisdom.

SIR 6:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Come to her as one who ploughs and sows

SIR 6:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and wait for her good fruit;

SIR 6:19 Removed trailing space in p~: for your toil will be little in her cultivation,

SIR 6:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and you will soon eat of her fruit.

SIR 6:20 Removed trailing space in v~: How exceedingly harsh she is to the unlearned!

SIR 6:20 Removed trailing space in p~: He who is without understanding will not remain in her.

SIR 6:21 Removed trailing space in v~: She will rest upon him as a mighty stone of trial.

SIR 6:21 Removed trailing space in p~: He won’t hesitate to cast her from him.

SIR 6:22 Removed trailing space in v~: For wisdom is according to her name.

SIR 6:22 Removed trailing space in p~: She isn’t manifest to many.

SIR 6:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Give ear, my son, and accept my judgement.

SIR 6:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t refuse my counsel.

SIR 6:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Bring your feet into her fetters,

SIR 6:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and your neck into her chain.

SIR 6:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Put your shoulder under her and bear her.

SIR 6:25 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be grieved with her bonds.

SIR 6:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Come to her with all your soul.

SIR 6:26 Removed trailing space in p~: Keep her ways with your whole power.

SIR 6:27 Removed trailing space in v~: Search and seek, and she will be made known to you.

SIR 6:27 Removed trailing space in p~: When you get hold of her, don’t let her go.

SIR 6:28 Removed trailing space in v~: For at the last you will find her rest;

SIR 6:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and she will be turned for you into gladness.

SIR 6:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Her fetters will be to you for a covering of strength,

SIR 6:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and her chains for a robe of glory.

SIR 6:30 Removed trailing space in v~: For there is a golden ornament upon her,

SIR 6:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and her bands are \x + \xo 6:30 \xt Numbers 15:38\x* a purple cord.

SIR 6:31 Removed trailing space in v~: You shall put her on as a robe of glory,

SIR 6:31 Removed trailing space in p~: and shall put her on as a crown of rejoicing.

SIR 6:32 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, if you are willing, you will be instructed.

SIR 6:32 Removed trailing space in p~: If you will yield your soul, you will be prudent.

SIR 6:33 Removed trailing space in v~: If you love to hear, you will receive.

SIR 6:33 Removed trailing space in p~: If you incline your ear, you will be wise.

SIR 6:34 Removed trailing space in v~: Stand in the multitude of the elders.

SIR 6:34 Removed trailing space in p~: Attach yourself to whomever is wise.

SIR 6:35 Removed trailing space in v~: Be willing to listen to every godly discourse.

SIR 6:35 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t let the proverbs of understanding escape you.

SIR 6:36 Removed trailing space in v~: If you see a man of understanding, get to him early.

SIR 6:36 Removed trailing space in p~: Let your foot wear out the steps of his doors.

SIR 6:37 Removed trailing space in v~: Let your mind dwell on the ordinances of the Lord

SIR 6:37 Removed trailing space in p~: and meditate continually on his commandments.

SIR 6:37 Removed trailing space in p~: He will establish your heart

SIR 6:37 Removed trailing space in p~: and your desire for wisdom will be given to you.

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SIR 7:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Do no evil,

SIR 7:1 Removed trailing space in p~: so no evil will overtake you.

SIR 7:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Depart from wrong,

SIR 7:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and it will turn away from you.

SIR 7:3 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, don’t sow upon the furrows of unrighteousness,

SIR 7:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and you won’t reap them sevenfold.

SIR 7:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t seek preeminence from the Lord,

SIR 7:4 Removed trailing space in p~: nor the seat of honour from the king.

SIR 7:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t justify yourself in the presence of the Lord,

SIR 7:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t display your wisdom before the king.

SIR 7:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t seek to be a judge,

SIR 7:6 Removed trailing space in p~: lest you not be able to take away iniquities,

SIR 7:6 Removed trailing space in p~: lest perhaps you fear the person of a mighty man,

SIR 7:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and lay a stumbling block in the way of your uprightness.

SIR 7:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t sin against the multitude of the city.

SIR 7:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t disgrace yourself in the crowd.

SIR 7:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t commit a sin twice,

SIR 7:8 Removed trailing space in p~: for even in one you will not be unpunished.

SIR 7:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t say, “He will look upon the multitude of my gifts.

SIR 7:9 Removed trailing space in p~: When I make an offering to the Most High God, he will accept it.”

SIR 7:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be faint-hearted in your prayer.

SIR 7:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t neglect to give alms.

SIR 7:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t laugh a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul,

SIR 7:11 Removed trailing space in p~: for there is one who humbles and exalts.

SIR 7:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t devise\f + \fr 7:12 \ft Gr. \fqa Don’t plough\f* a lie against your brother,

SIR 7:12 Removed trailing space in p~: or do the same to a friend.

SIR 7:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Refuse to utter a lie,

SIR 7:13 Removed trailing space in p~: for that habit results in no good.

SIR 7:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t babble in the assembly of elders.

SIR 7:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t repeat your words in your prayer.

SIR 7:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t hate hard labour

SIR 7:15 Removed trailing space in p~: or farm work, which the Most High has created.

SIR 7:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t number yourself amongst the multitude of sinners.

SIR 7:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Remember that wrath will not wait.

SIR 7:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Humble your soul greatly,

SIR 7:17 Removed trailing space in p~: for the punishment of the ungodly man is fire and the worm.

SIR 7:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t exchange a friend for something,

SIR 7:18 Removed trailing space in p~: neither a true brother for the gold of Ophir.

SIR 7:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t deprive yourself of a wise and good wife,

SIR 7:19 Removed trailing space in p~: for her grace is worth more than gold.

SIR 7:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t abuse a servant who works faithfully,

SIR 7:20 Removed trailing space in p~: or a hireling who gives you his life.

SIR 7:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Let your soul love a wise servant.

SIR 7:21 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t defraud him of liberty.

SIR 7:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Do you have cattle? Look after them.

SIR 7:22 Removed trailing space in p~: If they are profitable to you, let them stay by you.

SIR 7:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Do you have children? Correct them,

SIR 7:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and make them obedient from their youth.

SIR 7:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Do you have daughters? Take care of their bodies,

SIR 7:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t be overly indulgent towards them.

SIR 7:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Give your daughter in marriage, and you will have accomplished a great matter.

SIR 7:25 Removed trailing space in p~: Give her to a man of understanding.

SIR 7:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Do you have a wife who pleases you? Don’t cast her out.

SIR 7:26 Removed trailing space in p~: \f + \fr 7:26 \ft Many authorities omit this line \f* But don’t trust yourself to one who is hateful.

SIR 7:26 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: \f + \fr 7:26 \ft Many authorities omit this line \f* But don’t trust yourself to one who is hateful.

SIR 7:27 Removed trailing space in v~: Honour your father with your whole heart,

SIR 7:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t forget the birth pangs of your mother.

SIR 7:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Remember that you were born of them.

SIR 7:28 Removed trailing space in p~: What will you repay them for the things that they have done for you?

SIR 7:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Fear the Lord with all your soul;

SIR 7:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and revere his priests.

SIR 7:30 Removed trailing space in v~: With all your strength love him who made you.

SIR 7:30 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t forsake his ministers.

SIR 7:31 Removed trailing space in v~: Fear the Lord and honour the priest.

SIR 7:31 Removed trailing space in p~: Give him his portion, even as it is commanded you:

SIR 7:31 Removed trailing space in p~: the first fruits, the trespass offering, the gift of the shoulders,

SIR 7:31 Removed trailing space in p~: the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of holy things.

SIR 7:32 Removed trailing space in v~: Also stretch out your hand to the poor man,

SIR 7:32 Removed trailing space in p~: that your blessing may be complete.

SIR 7:33 Removed trailing space in v~: A gift has grace in the sight of every living man.

SIR 7:33 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t withhold grace for a dead man.

SIR 7:34 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t avoid those who weep,

SIR 7:34 Removed trailing space in p~: and mourn with those who mourn.

SIR 7:35 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be slow to visit a sick man,

SIR 7:35 Removed trailing space in p~: for by such things you will gain love.

SIR 7:36 Removed trailing space in v~: In all your words, remember eternity,

SIR 7:36 Removed trailing space in p~: and you will never sin.

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SIR 8:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t contend with a mighty man,

SIR 8:1 Removed trailing space in p~: lest perhaps you fall into his hands.

SIR 8:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t strive with a rich man, lest perhaps he overpower you;

SIR 8:2 Removed trailing space in p~: for gold has destroyed many,

SIR 8:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and turned away the hearts of kings.

SIR 8:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t argue with a loudmouthed man.

SIR 8:3 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t heap wood upon his fire.

SIR 8:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t make fun of a rude man,

SIR 8:4 Removed trailing space in p~: lest your ancestors be dishonoured.

SIR 8:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t reproach a man when he turns from sin.

SIR 8:5 Removed trailing space in p~: Remember that we are all worthy of punishment.

SIR 8:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t dishonour a man in his old age,

SIR 8:6 Removed trailing space in p~: for some of us are also growing old.

SIR 8:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t rejoice over anyone’s death.

SIR 8:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Remember that we all die.

SIR 8:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t neglect the discourse of the wise.

SIR 8:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Be conversant with their proverbs;

SIR 8:8 Removed trailing space in p~: for from them you will learn discipline

SIR 8:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and how to serve great men.

SIR 8:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t miss the discourse of the aged,

SIR 8:9 Removed trailing space in p~: for they also learnt from their parents,

SIR 8:9 Removed trailing space in p~: because from them you will learn understanding,

SIR 8:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and to give an answer in time of need.

SIR 8:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t kindle the coals of a sinner,

SIR 8:10 Removed trailing space in p~: lest you be burnt with the flame of his fire.

SIR 8:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t rise up from the presence of an insolent man,

SIR 8:11 Removed trailing space in p~: lest he lie in wait as an ambush for your mouth.

SIR 8:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t lend to a man who is stronger than you;

SIR 8:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and if you lend, count it as a loss.

SIR 8:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be surety beyond your means.

SIR 8:13 Removed trailing space in p~: If you give surety, think as one who will have to pay.

SIR 8:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t go to law with a judge;

SIR 8:14 Removed trailing space in p~: for according to his honour they will give judgement for him.

SIR 8:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t travel with a reckless man,

SIR 8:15 Removed trailing space in p~: lest he be burdensome to you;

SIR 8:15 Removed trailing space in p~: for he will do as he pleases,

SIR 8:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and you will perish with his folly.

SIR 8:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t fight with a wrathful man.

SIR 8:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t travel with him through the desert,

SIR 8:16 Removed trailing space in p~: for blood is as nothing in his sight.

SIR 8:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Where there is no help, he will overthrow you.

SIR 8:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t consult with a fool,

SIR 8:17 Removed trailing space in p~: for he will not be able to keep a secret.

SIR 8:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Do no secret thing before a stranger,

SIR 8:18 Removed trailing space in p~: for you don’t know what it will cause.

SIR 8:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t open your heart to every man.

SIR 8:19 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t let him return you a favour.

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SIR 9:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be jealous over the wife of your bosom,

SIR 9:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t teach her an evil lesson against yourself.

SIR 9:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t give your soul to a woman

SIR 9:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and let her trample down your strength.

SIR 9:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t go to meet a woman who plays the prostitute,

SIR 9:3 Removed trailing space in p~: lest perhaps you fall into her snares.

SIR 9:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t associate with a woman who is a singer,

SIR 9:4 Removed trailing space in p~: lest perhaps you be caught by her tricks.

SIR 9:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t gaze at a virgin,

SIR 9:5 Removed trailing space in p~: lest perhaps you stumble and incur penalties for her.

SIR 9:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t give your soul to prostitutes,

SIR 9:6 Removed trailing space in p~: that you not lose your inheritance.

SIR 9:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t look around in the streets of the city.

SIR 9:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t wander in its deserted places.

SIR 9:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Turn your eye away from a beautiful woman,

SIR 9:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t gaze at another’s beauty.

SIR 9:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Many have been led astray by the beauty of a woman;

SIR 9:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and with this, passion is kindled like a fire.

SIR 9:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t dine at all with a woman who has a husband,

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

SIR 9:9 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: or revel with her at wine,\f + \fr 9:9 \ft The preceding line of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 9:9 Removed trailing space in p~: lest perhaps your soul turn away to her,

SIR 9:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and with your spirit you slide into destruction.

SIR 9:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t forsake an old friend;

SIR 9:10 Removed trailing space in p~: for a new one is not comparable to him.

SIR 9:10 Removed trailing space in p~: A new friend is like new wine:

SIR 9:10 Removed trailing space in p~: if it becomes old, you will drink it with gladness.

SIR 9:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t envy the success of a sinner;

SIR 9:11 Removed trailing space in p~: for you don’t know what his end will be.

SIR 9:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t delight in the delights of the ungodly.

SIR 9:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Remember they will not go unpunished to\f + \fr 9:12 \ft Gr. \fqa Hades. \f* the grave.

SIR 9:12 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: Remember they will not go unpunished to\f + \fr 9:12 \ft Gr. \fqa Hades. \f* the grave.

SIR 9:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Keep yourself far from the man who has\f + \fr 9:13 \ft Or, \fqa authority \f* power to kill,

SIR 9:13 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: Keep yourself far from the man who has\f + \fr 9:13 \ft Or, \fqa authority \f* power to kill,

SIR 9:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and you will not be troubled by the fear of death.

SIR 9:13 Removed trailing space in p~: If you come to him, commit no fault,

SIR 9:13 Removed trailing space in p~: lest he take away your life.

SIR 9:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Know surely that you go about in the midst of snares,

SIR 9:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and walk upon the battlements of a city.

SIR 9:14 Removed trailing space in v~: As well as you can, aim to know your neighbours,

SIR 9:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and take counsel with the wise.

SIR 9:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Let your conversation be with men of understanding.

SIR 9:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Let all your discourse be in the law of the Most High.

SIR 9:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Let righteous people be companions at your table.

SIR 9:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Let your glorying be in the fear of the Lord.

SIR 9:17 Removed trailing space in v~: A work is commended because of the skill of the artisan;

SIR 9:17 Removed trailing space in p~: so he who rules the people will be considered wise for his speech.

SIR 9:18 Removed trailing space in v~: A loudmouthed man is dangerous in his city.

SIR 9:18 Removed trailing space in p~: He who is reckless in his speech will be hated.

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SIR 10:1 Removed trailing space in v~: A wise judge will instruct his people.

SIR 10:1 Removed trailing space in p~: The government of a man of understanding will be well ordered.

SIR 10:2 Removed trailing space in v~: As is the judge of his people, so are his officials.

SIR 10:2 Removed trailing space in p~: As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it.

SIR 10:3 Removed trailing space in v~: An undisciplined king will destroy his people.

SIR 10:3 Removed trailing space in p~: A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful.

SIR 10:4 Removed trailing space in v~: The government of the earth is in the Lord’s hand.

SIR 10:4 Removed trailing space in p~: In due time, he will raise up over it the right person at the right time.

SIR 10:5 Removed trailing space in v~: A man’s prosperity is in the Lord’s hand.

SIR 10:5 Removed trailing space in p~: He will lay his honour upon the person of the scribe.

SIR 10:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be angry with your neighbour for every wrong.

SIR 10:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Do nothing by works of violence.

SIR 10:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Pride is hateful before the Lord and men.

SIR 10:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Arrogance is abhorrent in the judgement of both.

SIR 10:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Sovereignty is transferred from nation to nation

SIR 10:8 Removed trailing space in p~: because of injustice, violence, and greed for money.

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

SIR 10:9 Removed trailing space in p~: Because in life, my body decays.

SIR 10:10 Removed trailing space in v~: A long disease mocks the physician.

SIR 10:10 Removed trailing space in p~: The king of today will die tomorrow.

SIR 10:11 Removed trailing space in v~: For when a man is dead,

SIR 10:11 Removed trailing space in p~: he will inherit maggots, vermin, and worms.

SIR 10:12 Removed trailing space in v~: It is the beginning of pride when a man departs from the Lord.

SIR 10:12 Removed trailing space in p~: His heart has departed from him who made him.

SIR 10:13 Removed trailing space in v~: For the beginning of pride is sin.

SIR 10:13 Removed trailing space in p~: He who keeps it will pour out abomination.

SIR 10:13 Removed trailing space in p~: For this cause the Lord brought upon them strange calamities

SIR 10:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and utterly overthrew them.

SIR 10:14 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord cast down the thrones of rulers

SIR 10:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and set the lowly in their place.

SIR 10:15 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord plucked up the roots of nations

SIR 10:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and planted the lowly in their place.

SIR 10:16 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord overthrew the lands of nations

SIR 10:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and destroyed them to the foundations of the earth.

SIR 10:17 Removed trailing space in v~: He took some of them away and destroyed them,

SIR 10:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and made their memory to cease from the earth.

SIR 10:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Pride has not been created for men,

SIR 10:18 Removed trailing space in p~: nor wrathful anger for the offspring of women.

SIR 10:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Whose offspring has honour?

SIR 10:19 Removed trailing space in p~: Human offspring who fear the Lord.

SIR 10:19 Removed trailing space in p~: Whose offspring has no honour?

SIR 10:19 Removed trailing space in p~: Human offspring who break the commandments.

SIR 10:20 Removed trailing space in v~: In the midst of kindred he who rules them has honour.

SIR 10:20 Removed trailing space in p~: Those who fear the Lord have honour in his eyes.

SIR 10:21 Removed trailing space in v~: \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*

SIR 10:22 Removed trailing space in v~: The rich man, the honourable, and the poor

SIR 10:22 Removed trailing space in p~: all glory in the fear of the Lord.

SIR 10:23 Removed trailing space in v~: It is not right to dishonour a poor man who has understanding.

SIR 10:23 Removed trailing space in p~: It is not fitting to glorify a man who is a sinner.

SIR 10:24 Removed trailing space in v~: The prince, the judge, and the mighty man will be honoured.

SIR 10:24 Removed trailing space in p~: There is not one of them greater than he who fears the Lord.

SIR 10:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Free men will minister to a wise servant.

SIR 10:25 Removed trailing space in p~: A man who has knowledge will not complain.

SIR 10:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t flaunt your wisdom in doing your work.

SIR 10:26 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t boast in the time of your distress.

SIR 10:27 Removed trailing space in v~: Better is he who labours and abounds in all things,

SIR 10:27 Removed trailing space in p~: than he who boasts and lacks bread.

SIR 10:28 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, glorify your soul in humility,

SIR 10:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and ascribe to yourself honour according to your worthiness.

SIR 10:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Who will justify him who sins against his own soul?

SIR 10:29 Removed trailing space in p~: Who will honour him who dishonours his own life?

SIR 10:30 Removed trailing space in v~: A poor man is honoured for his knowledge.

SIR 10:30 Removed trailing space in p~: A rich man is honoured for his riches.

SIR 10:31 Removed trailing space in v~: But he who is honoured in poverty, how much more in riches?

SIR 10:31 Removed trailing space in p~: He who is dishonoured in riches, how much more in poverty?

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SIR 11:1 Removed trailing space in v~: The wisdom of the lowly will lift up his head,

SIR 11:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and make him sit in the midst of great men.

SIR 11:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t commend a man for his good looks.

SIR 11:2 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t abhor a man for his outward appearance.

SIR 11:3 Removed trailing space in v~: The bee is little amongst flying creatures,

SIR 11:3 Removed trailing space in p~: but what it produces is the best of confections.

SIR 11:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t boast about the clothes you wear,

SIR 11:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t exalt yourself in the day of honour;

SIR 11:4 Removed trailing space in p~: for the Lord’s works are wonderful,

SIR 11:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and his works are hidden amongst men.

SIR 11:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Many\f + \fr 11:5 \ft Gr. \fqa tyrants \f* kings have sat down upon the ground,

SIR 11:5 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: Many\f + \fr 11:5 \ft Gr. \fqa tyrants \f* kings have sat down upon the ground,

SIR 11:5 Removed trailing space in p~: but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.

SIR 11:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced.

SIR 11:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Men of renown have been delivered into other men’s hands.

SIR 11:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t blame before you investigate.

SIR 11:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Understand first, and then rebuke.

SIR 11:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t answer before you have heard.

SIR 11:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t interrupt while someone else is speaking.

SIR 11:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t argue about a matter that doesn’t concern you.

SIR 11:9 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t sit with sinners when they judge.

SIR 11:10 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, don’t be busy about many matters;

SIR 11:10 Removed trailing space in p~: for if you meddle much, you will not be unpunished.

SIR 11:10 Removed trailing space in p~: If you pursue, you will not overtake,

SIR 11:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and you will not escape by fleeing.

SIR 11:11 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who toils, labours, and hurries,

SIR 11:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and is even more behind.

SIR 11:12 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who is sluggish, and needs help,

SIR 11:12 Removed trailing space in p~: lacking in strength, and who abounds in poverty,

SIR 11:12 Removed trailing space in p~: but the Lord’s eyes looked upon him for good,

SIR 11:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and he raised him up from his low condition,

SIR 11:13 Removed trailing space in v~: and lifted up his head

SIR 11:13 Removed trailing space in p~: so that many marvelled at him.

SIR 11:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Good things and bad, life and death,

SIR 11:14 Removed trailing space in p~: poverty and riches, are from the Lord.

SIR 11:15 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 11:15-16 \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 11:15 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 11:15-16 \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 11:17 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord’s gift remains with the godly.

SIR 11:17 Removed trailing space in p~: His good pleasure will prosper forever.

SIR 11:18 Removed trailing space in v~: One grows rich by his diligence and self-denial,

SIR 11:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and this is the portion of his reward:

SIR 11:19 Removed trailing space in v~: when he says, “I have found rest,

SIR 11:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and now I will eat of my goods!”

SIR 11:19 Removed trailing space in p~: he doesn’t know how much time will pass

SIR 11:19 Removed trailing space in p~: until he leaves them to others and dies.

SIR 11:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Be steadfast in your covenant and be doing it,

SIR 11:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and grow old in your work.

SIR 11:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t marvel at the works of a sinner,

SIR 11:21 Removed trailing space in p~: but trust the Lord and stay in your labour;

SIR 11:21 Removed trailing space in p~: for it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord

SIR 11:21 Removed trailing space in p~: to swiftly and suddenly make a poor man rich.

SIR 11:22 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord’s blessing is in the reward of the godly.

SIR 11:22 Removed trailing space in p~: He makes his blessing flourish in an hour that comes swiftly.

SIR 11:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t say, “What use is there of me?

SIR 11:23 Removed trailing space in p~: What further good things can be mine?”

SIR 11:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t say, “I have enough.

SIR 11:24 Removed trailing space in p~: What harm could happen to me now?”

SIR 11:25 Removed trailing space in v~: In the day of good things, bad things are forgotten.

SIR 11:25 Removed trailing space in p~: In the day of bad things, a man will not remember things that are good.

SIR 11:26 Removed trailing space in v~: For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord

SIR 11:26 Removed trailing space in p~: to reward a man in the day of death according to his ways.

SIR 11:27 Removed trailing space in v~: The affliction of an hour causes delights to be forgotten.

SIR 11:27 Removed trailing space in p~: In the end, a man’s deeds are revealed.

SIR 11:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Call no man happy before his death.

SIR 11:28 Removed trailing space in p~: A man will be known in his children.

SIR 11:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t bring every man into your house,

SIR 11:29 Removed trailing space in p~: for many are the tricks of a deceitful man.

SIR 11:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Like a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the heart of a proud man.

SIR 11:30 Removed trailing space in p~: Like a spy, he looks for your weakness.

SIR 11:31 Removed trailing space in v~: For he lies in wait to turn things that are good into evil,

SIR 11:31 Removed trailing space in p~: and assigns blame in things that are praiseworthy.

SIR 11:32 Removed trailing space in v~: From a spark of fire, a heap of many coals is kindled,

SIR 11:32 Removed trailing space in p~: and a sinful man lies in wait to shed blood.

SIR 11:33 Removed trailing space in v~: Take heed of an evil-doer, for he plans wicked things,

SIR 11:33 Removed trailing space in p~: lest perhaps he ruin your reputation forever.

SIR 11:34 Removed trailing space in v~: Receive a stranger into your house, and he will distract you with arguments

SIR 11:34 Removed trailing space in p~: and estrange you from your own family.

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SIR 12:1 Removed trailing space in v~: If you do good, know to whom you do it,

SIR 12:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and your good deeds will have thanks.

SIR 12:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Do good to a godly man, and you will find a reward—

SIR 12:2 Removed trailing space in p~: if not from him, then from the Most High.

SIR 12:3 Removed trailing space in v~: No good will come to him who continues to do evil,

SIR 12:3 Removed trailing space in p~: nor to him who gives no alms.

SIR 12:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Give to the godly man,

SIR 12:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t help the sinner.

SIR 12:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Do good to one who is lowly.

SIR 12:5 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t give to an ungodly man.

SIR 12:5 Removed trailing space in p~: Keep back his bread, and don’t give it to him,

SIR 12:5 Removed trailing space in p~: lest he subdue you with it;

SIR 12:5 Removed trailing space in p~: for you would receive twice as much evil

SIR 12:5 Removed trailing space in p~: for all the good you would have done to him.

SIR 12:6 Removed trailing space in v~: For the Most High also hates sinners,

SIR 12:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and will repay vengeance to the ungodly.\f + \fr 12:6 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 12:6 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: and will repay vengeance to the ungodly.\f + \fr 12:6 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 12:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Give to the good man,

SIR 12:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t help the sinner.

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

SIR 12:8 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: A man’s friend won’t be\f + \fr 12:8 \ft Or, \fqa punished \f* fully tried in prosperity.

SIR 12:8 Removed trailing space in p~: His enemy won’t be hidden in adversity.

SIR 12:9 Removed trailing space in v~: In a man’s prosperity, his enemies are grieved.

SIR 12:9 Removed trailing space in p~: In his adversity, even his friend leaves.

SIR 12:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Never trust your enemy,

SIR 12:10 Removed trailing space in p~: for his wickedness is like corrosion in copper.

SIR 12:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Though he humbles himself and walks bowed down,

SIR 12:11 Removed trailing space in p~: still be careful and beware of him.

SIR 12:11 Removed trailing space in p~: You will be to him as one who has wiped a mirror,

SIR 12:11 Removed trailing space in p~: to be sure it doesn’t completely tarnish.

SIR 12:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t set him next to you,

SIR 12:12 Removed trailing space in p~: lest he overthrow you and stand in your place.

SIR 12:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t let him sit on your right hand,

SIR 12:12 Removed trailing space in p~: lest he seek to take your seat,

SIR 12:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and at the last you acknowledge my words,

SIR 12:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and be pricked with my sayings.

SIR 12:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Who will pity a charmer that is bitten by a snake,

SIR 12:13 Removed trailing space in p~: or any who come near wild beasts?

SIR 12:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Even so, who will pity him who goes to a sinner,

SIR 12:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and is associated with him in his sins?

SIR 12:15 Removed trailing space in v~: For a while he will stay with you,

SIR 12:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and if you falter, he will not stay.

SIR 12:16 Removed trailing space in v~: The enemy will speak sweetly with his lips,

SIR 12:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and in his heart plan to throw you into a pit.

SIR 12:16 Removed trailing space in p~: The enemy may weep with his eyes,

SIR 12:16 Removed trailing space in p~: but if he finds opportunity, he will want more blood.

SIR 12:17 Removed trailing space in v~: If adversity meets you, you will find him there before you.

SIR 12:17 Removed trailing space in p~: Pretending to help you, he will trip you.

SIR 12:18 Removed trailing space in v~: He will shake his head, clap his hands,

SIR 12:18 Removed trailing space in p~: whisper much, and change his countenance.

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SIR 13:1 Removed trailing space in v~: He who touches pitch will be defiled.

SIR 13:1 Removed trailing space in p~: He who has fellowship with a proud man will become like him.

SIR 13:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t take up a burden above your strength.

SIR 13:2 Removed trailing space in p~: Have no fellowship with one who is mightier and richer than yourself.

SIR 13:2 Removed trailing space in p~: What fellowship would the earthen pot have with the kettle?

SIR 13:2 Removed trailing space in p~: The kettle will strike, and the pot will be dashed in pieces.

SIR 13:3 Removed trailing space in v~: The rich man does a wrong and threatens.

SIR 13:3 Removed trailing space in p~: The poor is wronged and apologises.

SIR 13:4 Removed trailing space in v~: If you are profitable, he will exploit you.

SIR 13:4 Removed trailing space in p~: If you are in need, he will forsake you.

SIR 13:5 Removed trailing space in v~: If you own something, he will live with you.

SIR 13:5 Removed trailing space in p~: He will drain your resources and will not be sorry.

SIR 13:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Does he need you? Then he will deceive you,

SIR 13:6 Removed trailing space in p~: smile at you, and give you hope.

SIR 13:6 Removed trailing space in p~: He will speak kindly to you and say, “What do you need?”

SIR 13:7 Removed trailing space in v~: He will shame you by his delicacies

SIR 13:7 Removed trailing space in p~: until he has made you bare twice or thrice,

SIR 13:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and in the end he will laugh you to scorn.

SIR 13:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Afterward he will see you, will forsake you,

SIR 13:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and shake his head at you.

SIR 13:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Beware that you are not deceived

SIR 13:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and brought low in your enjoyment.

SIR 13:9 Removed trailing space in v~: If a mighty man invites you, be reserved,

SIR 13:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and he will invite you more.

SIR 13:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t press him, lest you be thrust back.

SIR 13:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t stand far off, lest you be forgotten.

SIR 13:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t try to speak with him as an equal,

SIR 13:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t believe his many words;

SIR 13:11 Removed trailing space in p~: for he will test you with much talk,

SIR 13:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and will examine you in a smiling manner.

SIR 13:12 Removed trailing space in v~: He who doesn’t keep secrets to himself is unmerciful.

SIR 13:12 Removed trailing space in p~: He won’t hesitate to harm and to bind.

SIR 13:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Keep them to yourself and be careful,

SIR 13:13 Removed trailing space in p~: for you walk\f + \fr 13:13 \ft Gr. \fqa along with. \f* in danger of falling.

SIR 13:13 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: for you walk\f + \fr 13:13 \ft Gr. \fqa along with. \f* in danger of falling.

SIR 13:14 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 13:14 \ft The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 13:14 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 13:14 \ft The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 13:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Every living creature loves its own kind,

SIR 13:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and every man loves his neighbour.

SIR 13:16 Removed trailing space in v~: All flesh associates with their own kind.

SIR 13:16 Removed trailing space in p~: A man will stick to people like himself.

SIR 13:17 Removed trailing space in v~: What fellowship would the wolf have with the lamb?

SIR 13:17 Removed trailing space in p~: So is the sinner to the godly.

SIR 13:18 Removed trailing space in v~: What peace is there between a hyena and a dog?

SIR 13:18 Removed trailing space in p~: What peace is there between a rich man and the poor?

SIR 13:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Wild donkeys are the prey of lions in the wilderness;

SIR 13:19 Removed trailing space in p~: likewise poor men are feeding grounds for the rich.

SIR 13:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Lowliness is an abomination to a proud man;

SIR 13:20 Removed trailing space in p~: likewise a poor man is an abomination to the rich.

SIR 13:21 Removed trailing space in v~: When a rich man is shaken, he is supported by his friends,

SIR 13:21 Removed trailing space in p~: but when the humble is down, he is pushed away even by his friends.

SIR 13:22 Removed trailing space in v~: When a rich man falls, there are many helpers.

SIR 13:22 Removed trailing space in p~: He speaks things not to be spoken, and men justify him.

SIR 13:22 Removed trailing space in p~: A humble man falls, and men rebuke him.

SIR 13:22 Removed trailing space in p~: He utters wisdom, and is not listened to.

SIR 13:23 Removed trailing space in v~: A rich man speaks, and all keep silence.

SIR 13:23 Removed trailing space in p~: They extol what he says to the clouds.

SIR 13:23 Removed trailing space in p~: A poor man speaks, and they say, “Who is this?”

SIR 13:23 Removed trailing space in p~: If he stumbles, they will help to overthrow him.

SIR 13:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Riches are good if they have no sin.

SIR 13:24 Removed trailing space in p~: Poverty is evil only in the opinion of the ungodly.

SIR 13:25 Removed trailing space in v~: The heart of a man changes his countenance,

SIR 13:25 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

SIR 13:25 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: 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*

SIR 13:26 Removed trailing space in v~: A cheerful countenance is a sign of a prosperous heart.

SIR 13:26 Removed trailing space in p~: Devising proverbs takes strenuous thinking.

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SIR 14:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Blessed is the man who has not slipped with his mouth,

SIR 14:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and doesn’t suffer from sorrow for sins.

SIR 14:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Blessed is he whose soul does not condemn him,

SIR 14:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and who has not given up hope.

SIR 14:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Riches are not appropriate for a stingy person.

SIR 14:3 Removed trailing space in p~: What would a miser do with money?

SIR 14:4 Removed trailing space in v~: He who gathers by denying himself gathers for others.

SIR 14:4 Removed trailing space in p~: Others will revel in his goods.

SIR 14:5 Removed trailing space in v~: If one is mean to himself, to whom will he be good?

SIR 14:5 Removed trailing space in p~: He won’t enjoy his possessions.

SIR 14:6 Removed trailing space in v~: There is none more evil than he who is grudging to himself.

SIR 14:6 Removed trailing space in p~: This is a punishment for his wickedness.

SIR 14:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Even if he does good, he does it in forgetfulness.

SIR 14:7 Removed trailing space in p~: In the end, he reveals his wickedness.

SIR 14:8 Removed trailing space in v~: A miser is evil.

SIR 14:8 Removed trailing space in p~: He turns away and disregards souls.

SIR 14:9 Removed trailing space in v~: A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with his portion.

SIR 14:9 Removed trailing space in p~: Wicked injustice dries up his soul.

SIR 14:10 Removed trailing space in v~: A miser begrudges bread,

SIR 14:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and it is lacking at his table.

SIR 14:11 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, according to what you have, treat yourself well,

SIR 14:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and bring worthy offerings to the Lord.

SIR 14:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Remember that death will not wait,

SIR 14:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and that the covenant of Hades hasn’t been shown to you.

SIR 14:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Do good to your friends before you die.

SIR 14:13 Removed trailing space in p~: According to your ability, reach out and give to them.

SIR 14:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t deprive yourself of a good day.

SIR 14:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t let your share of a desired good pass you by.

SIR 14:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Won’t you leave your labours to another,

SIR 14:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and your toils be divided by lot?

SIR 14:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Give, take, and treat yourself well,

SIR 14:16 Removed trailing space in p~: because there is no seeking of luxury in Hades.

SIR 14:17 Removed trailing space in v~: All flesh grows old like a garment,

SIR 14:17 Removed trailing space in p~: for the covenant from the beginning is, “You must die!”

SIR 14:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Like the leaves flourishing on a thick tree,

SIR 14:18 Removed trailing space in p~: some it sheds, and some grow,

SIR 14:18 Removed trailing space in p~: so also are the generations of flesh and blood:

SIR 14:18 Removed trailing space in p~: one comes to an end and another is born.

SIR 14:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Every work rots and falls away,

SIR 14:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and its builder will depart with it.

SIR 14:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Blessed is the man who meditates on wisdom,

SIR 14:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and who reasons by his understanding.

SIR 14:21 Removed trailing space in v~: He who considers her ways in his heart

SIR 14:21 Removed trailing space in p~: will also have knowledge of her secrets.

SIR 14:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Go after her like a hunter,

SIR 14:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and lie in wait in her paths.

SIR 14:23 Removed trailing space in v~: He who peers in at her windows

SIR 14:23 Removed trailing space in p~: will also listen at her doors.

SIR 14:24 Removed trailing space in v~: He who lodges close to her house

SIR 14:24 Removed trailing space in p~: will also fasten a nail in her walls.

SIR 14:25 Removed trailing space in v~: He will pitch his tent near at hand to her,

SIR 14:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and will lodge in a lodging where good things are.

SIR 14:26 Removed trailing space in v~: He will set his children under her shelter,

SIR 14:26 Removed trailing space in p~: and will rest under her branches.

SIR 14:27 Removed trailing space in v~: By her he will be covered from heat,

SIR 14:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and will lodge in her glory.

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SIR 15:1 Removed trailing space in v~: He who fears the Lord will do this.

SIR 15:1 Removed trailing space in p~: He who has possession of the law will obtain her.

SIR 15:2 Removed trailing space in v~: She will meet him like a mother,

SIR 15:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and receive him like a wife married in her virginity.

SIR 15:3 Removed trailing space in v~: She will feed him with bread of understanding

SIR 15:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and give him water of wisdom to drink.

SIR 15:4 Removed trailing space in v~: He will be stayed upon her, and will not be moved.

SIR 15:4 Removed trailing space in p~: He will rely upon her, and will not be confounded.

SIR 15:5 Removed trailing space in v~: She will exalt him above his neighbours.

SIR 15:5 Removed trailing space in p~: She will open his mouth in the midst of the congregation.

SIR 15:6 Removed trailing space in v~: He will inherit joy, a crown of gladness,

SIR 15:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and an everlasting name.

SIR 15:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Foolish men will not obtain her.

SIR 15:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Sinners will not see her.

SIR 15:8 Removed trailing space in v~: She is far from pride.

SIR 15:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Liars will not remember her.

SIR 15:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Praise is not attractive in the mouth of a sinner;

SIR 15:9 Removed trailing space in p~: for it was not sent to him from the Lord.

SIR 15:10 Removed trailing space in v~: For praise will be spoken in wisdom;

SIR 15:10 Removed trailing space in p~: The Lord will prosper it.

SIR 15:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t say, “It is through the Lord that I fell away;”

SIR 15:11 Removed trailing space in p~: for you shall not do the things that he hates.

SIR 15:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t say, “It is he that caused me to err;”

SIR 15:12 Removed trailing space in p~: for he has no need of a sinful man.

SIR 15:13 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord hates every abomination;

SIR 15:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and those who fear him don’t love them.

SIR 15:14 Removed trailing space in v~: He himself made man from the beginning

SIR 15:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and left him in the hand of his own counsel.

SIR 15:15 Removed trailing space in v~: If you choose, you can keep the commandments.

SIR 15:15 Removed trailing space in p~: To be faithful is a matter of your choice.

SIR 15:16 Removed trailing space in v~: He has set fire and water before you.

SIR 15:16 Removed trailing space in p~: You will stretch forth your hand to whichever you desire.

SIR 15:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Before man is life and death.

SIR 15:17 Removed trailing space in p~: Whichever he likes, it will be given to him.

SIR 15:18 Removed trailing space in v~: For the wisdom of the Lord is great.

SIR 15:18 Removed trailing space in p~: He is mighty in power, and sees all things.

SIR 15:19 Removed trailing space in v~: His eyes are upon those who fear him.

SIR 15:19 Removed trailing space in p~: He knows every act of man.

SIR 15:20 Removed trailing space in v~: He has not commanded any man to be ungodly.

SIR 15:20 Removed trailing space in p~: He has not given any man license to sin.

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SIR 16:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t desire a multitude of unprofitable children,

SIR 16:1 Removed trailing space in p~: neither delight in ungodly sons.

SIR 16:2 Removed trailing space in v~: If they multiply, don’t delight in them

SIR 16:2 Removed trailing space in p~: unless the fear of the Lord is in them.

SIR 16:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t trust in their life.

SIR 16:3 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t rely on their numbers;

SIR 16:3 Removed trailing space in p~: for one can be better than a thousand,

SIR 16:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and to die childless than to have ungodly children.

SIR 16:4 Removed trailing space in v~: For from one who has understanding, a city will be populated,

SIR 16:4 Removed trailing space in p~: but a race of wicked men will be made desolate.

SIR 16:5 Removed trailing space in v~: I have seen many such things with my eyes.

SIR 16:5 Removed trailing space in p~: My ear has heard mightier things than these.

SIR 16:6 Removed trailing space in v~: In a congregation of sinners, a fire will be kindled.

SIR 16:6 Removed trailing space in p~: In a disobedient nation, wrath is kindled.

SIR 16:7 Removed trailing space in v~: He was not pacified towards the giants of old time,

SIR 16:7 Removed trailing space in p~: who revolted in their strength.

SIR 16:8 Removed trailing space in v~: He didn’t spare Lot’s neighbours,

SIR 16:8 Removed trailing space in p~: whom he abhorred for their pride.

SIR 16:9 Removed trailing space in v~: He didn’t pity the people of perdition

SIR 16:9 Removed trailing space in p~: who were taken away in their sins,

SIR 16:10 Removed trailing space in v~: or in like manner, the six hundred thousand footmen

SIR 16:10 Removed trailing space in p~: who were gathered together in the hardness of their hearts.

SIR 16:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Even if there is one stiff-necked person,

SIR 16:11 Removed trailing space in p~: it is a marvel if he will be unpunished;

SIR 16:11 Removed trailing space in p~: for mercy and wrath are both with him who is mighty to forgive,

SIR 16:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and he pours out wrath.

SIR 16:12 Removed trailing space in v~: As his mercy is great, so is his correction also.

SIR 16:12 Removed trailing space in p~: He judges a man according to his works.

SIR 16:13 Removed trailing space in v~: The sinner will not escape with plunder.

SIR 16:13 Removed trailing space in p~: The perseverance of the godly will not be frustrated.

SIR 16:14 Removed trailing space in v~: He will make room for every work of mercy.

SIR 16:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Each man will receive according to his works.

SIR 16:15 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 16:15-16 \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 16:15 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 16:15-16 \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 16:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t say, “I will be hidden from the Lord,”

SIR 16:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and “Who will remember me from on high?”

SIR 16:17 Removed trailing space in p~: I will not be known amongst so many people,

SIR 16:17 Removed trailing space in p~: for what is my soul in a boundless creation?

SIR 16:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Behold, the heaven, the heaven of heavens,

SIR 16:18 Removed trailing space in p~: the deep, and the earth, will be moved when he visits.

SIR 16:19 Removed trailing space in v~: The mountains and the foundations of the earth together

SIR 16:19 Removed trailing space in p~: are shaken with trembling when he looks at them.

SIR 16:20 Removed trailing space in v~: No heart will think about these things.

SIR 16:20 Removed trailing space in p~: Who could comprehend his ways?

SIR 16:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Like a tempest which no man can see,

SIR 16:21 Removed trailing space in p~: so, the majority of his works are\f + \fr 16:21 \ft Gr. \fqa amongst hidden things. \f* hidden.

SIR 16:21 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: so, the majority of his works are\f + \fr 16:21 \ft Gr. \fqa amongst hidden things. \f* hidden.

SIR 16:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Who will declare his works of righteousness?

SIR 16:22 Removed trailing space in p~: Who will wait for them?

SIR 16:22 Removed trailing space in p~: For his covenant is afar off.\f + \fr 16:22 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 16:22 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: For his covenant is afar off.\f + \fr 16:22 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 16:23 Removed trailing space in v~: He who is lacking in\f + \fr 16:23 \ft Gr. \fqa heart. \f* understanding thinks about these things.

SIR 16:23 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: He who is lacking in\f + \fr 16:23 \ft Gr. \fqa heart. \f* understanding thinks about these things.

SIR 16:23 Removed trailing space in p~: An unwise and erring man thinks foolishly.

SIR 16:24 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, listen to me, learn knowledge,

SIR 16:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and heed my words with your heart.

SIR 16:25 Removed trailing space in v~: I will impart instruction with precision,

SIR 16:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and declare knowledge exactly.

SIR 16:26 Removed trailing space in v~: In the judgement of the Lord are his works from the beginning.

SIR 16:26 Removed trailing space in p~: From the making of them he determined their boundaries.

SIR 16:27 Removed trailing space in v~: He arranged his works for all time,

SIR 16:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and their beginnings to their generations.

SIR 16:27 Removed trailing space in p~: They aren’t hungry or weary,

SIR 16:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and they don’t cease from their works.

SIR 16:28 Removed trailing space in v~: No one pushes aside his neighbour.

SIR 16:28 Removed trailing space in p~: They will never disobey his word.

SIR 16:29 Removed trailing space in v~: After this also the Lord looked at the earth

SIR 16:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and filled it with his blessings.

SIR 16:30 Removed trailing space in v~: All manner of living things covered its surface,

SIR 16:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and they return into it.

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SIR 17:1 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord created mankind out of earth,

SIR 17:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and turned them back to it again.

SIR 17:2 Removed trailing space in v~: He gave them days by number, and a set time,

SIR 17:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and gave them authority over the things that are on it.

SIR 17:3 Removed trailing space in v~: He endowed them with strength proper to them,

SIR 17:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and made them according to his own image.

SIR 17:4 Removed trailing space in v~: He put the fear of man upon all flesh,

SIR 17:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and gave him dominion over beasts and birds.

SIR 17:5 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 17:5 \ft Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 17:5 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 17:5 \ft Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 17:6 Removed trailing space in v~: He gave them counsel, tongue, eyes,

SIR 17:6 Removed trailing space in p~: ears, and heart to have understanding.

SIR 17:7 Removed trailing space in v~: He filled them with the knowledge of wisdom,

SIR 17:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and showed them good and evil.

SIR 17:8 Removed trailing space in v~: He set his eye upon their hearts,

SIR 17:8 Removed trailing space in p~: to show them the majesty of his works.

SIR 17:9 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 17:9 \ft Verse 9 is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 17:9 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 17:9 \ft Verse 9 is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 17:10 Removed trailing space in v~: And they will praise his holy name,

SIR 17:10 Removed trailing space in p~: \f + \fr 17:10 \ft This line is added by the best authorities. \f* that they may declare the majesty of his works.

SIR 17:10 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: \f + \fr 17:10 \ft This line is added by the best authorities. \f* that they may declare the majesty of his works.

SIR 17:11 Removed trailing space in v~: He added to them knowledge,

SIR 17:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and gave them a law of life for a heritage.

SIR 17:12 Removed trailing space in v~: He made an everlasting covenant with them,

SIR 17:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and showed them his decrees.

SIR 17:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Their eyes saw the majesty of his glory.

SIR 17:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Their ears heard the glory of his voice.

SIR 17:14 Removed trailing space in v~: He said to them, “Beware of all unrighteousness.”

SIR 17:14 Removed trailing space in p~: So he gave them commandment, each man concerning his neighbour.

SIR 17:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Their ways are ever before him.

SIR 17:15 Removed trailing space in p~: They will not be hidden from his eyes.

SIR 17:16 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 17:16 \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 17:16 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 17:16 \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 17:17 Removed trailing space in v~: \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,

SIR 17:17 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \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,

SIR 17:17 Removed trailing space in p~: but Israel is the Lord’s portion.

SIR 17:18 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 17:18 \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.\f*

SIR 17:19 Removed trailing space in v~: All their works are as clear as the sun before him.

SIR 17:19 Removed trailing space in p~: His eyes are continually upon their ways.

SIR 17:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Their iniquities are not hidden from him.

SIR 17:20 Removed trailing space in p~: All their sins are before the Lord.

SIR 17:21 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 17:21 \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.\f*

SIR 17:22 Removed trailing space in v~: With him the alms of a man is as a signet.

SIR 17:22 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

SIR 17:22 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: 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*

SIR 17:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Afterwards he will rise up and repay them,

SIR 17:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and render their repayment upon their head.

SIR 17:24 Removed trailing space in v~: However to those who repent he grants a return.

SIR 17:24 Removed trailing space in p~: He comforts those who are losing hope.

SIR 17:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Return to the Lord, and forsake sins.

SIR 17:25 Removed trailing space in p~: Make your prayer before his face offend less.

SIR 17:26 Removed trailing space in v~: 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*

SIR 17:26 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: 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*

SIR 17:26 Removed trailing space in p~: Greatly hate the abominable thing.

SIR 17:27 Removed trailing space in v~: Who will give praise to the Most High in Hades,

SIR 17:27 Removed trailing space in p~: in place of the living who return thanks?

SIR 17:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Thanksgiving perishes from the dead, as from one who doesn’t exist.

SIR 17:28 Removed trailing space in p~: He who is in life and health will praise the Lord.

SIR 17:29 Removed trailing space in v~: How great is the mercy of the Lord,

SIR 17:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and his forgiveness to those who turn to him!

SIR 17:30 Removed trailing space in v~: For humans are not capable of everything,

SIR 17:30 Removed trailing space in p~: because the son of man is not immortal.

SIR 17:31 Removed trailing space in v~: What is brighter than the sun? Yet even this can be eclipsed.

SIR 17:31 Removed trailing space in p~: So flesh and blood devise evil.

SIR 17:32 Removed trailing space in v~: He looks upon the power of the height of heaven,

SIR 17:32 Removed trailing space in p~: while all men are earth and ashes.

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SIR 18:1 Removed trailing space in v~: He who lives forever created the whole universe.

SIR 18:2 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord alone is just.

SIR 18:3 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 18:3 \ft The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 18:3 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 18:3 \ft The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 18:4 Removed trailing space in v~: He has given power to declare his works to no one.

SIR 18:4 Removed trailing space in p~: Who could trace out his mighty deeds?

SIR 18:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Who could measure the strength of his majesty?

SIR 18:5 Removed trailing space in p~: Who could also proclaim his mercies?

SIR 18:6 Removed trailing space in v~: As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them,

SIR 18:6 Removed trailing space in p~: neither is it possible to explore them.

SIR 18:7 Removed trailing space in v~: When a man has finished, then he is just at the beginning.

SIR 18:7 Removed trailing space in p~: When he stops, then he will be perplexed.

SIR 18:8 Removed trailing space in v~: What is mankind, and what purpose do they serve?

SIR 18:8 Removed trailing space in p~: What is their good, and what is their evil?

SIR 18:9 Removed trailing space in v~: The number of man’s days at the most are a hundred years.

SIR 18:10 Removed trailing space in v~: As a drop of water from the sea, and a pebble from the sand,

SIR 18:10 Removed trailing space in p~: so are a few years in the day of eternity.

SIR 18:11 Removed trailing space in v~: For this cause the Lord was patient over them,

SIR 18:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and poured out his mercy upon them.

SIR 18:12 Removed trailing space in v~: He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil.

SIR 18:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness.

SIR 18:13 Removed trailing space in v~: The mercy of a man is on his neighbour;

SIR 18:13 Removed trailing space in p~: but the mercy of the Lord is on all flesh:

SIR 18:13 Removed trailing space in p~: reproving, chastening, teaching,

SIR 18:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and bringing back, as a shepherd does his flock.

SIR 18:14 Removed trailing space in v~: He has mercy on those who accept chastening,

SIR 18:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and that diligently seek after his judgements.

SIR 18:15 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, don’t add reproach to your good deeds,

SIR 18:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and no harsh words in any of your giving.

SIR 18:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Doesn’t the dew relieve the scorching heat?

SIR 18:16 Removed trailing space in p~: So a word is better than a gift.

SIR 18:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Behold, isn’t a word better than a gift?

SIR 18:17 Removed trailing space in p~: Both are with a gracious person.

SIR 18:18 Removed trailing space in v~: A fool is ungracious and abusive.

SIR 18:18 Removed trailing space in p~: The gift of an grudging person consumes the eyes.

SIR 18:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Learn before you speak.

SIR 18:19 Removed trailing space in p~: Take care of your health before you get sick.

SIR 18:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Before judgement, examine yourself,

SIR 18:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and in the hour of scrutiny you will find forgiveness.

SIR 18:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Humble yourself before you get sick.

SIR 18:21 Removed trailing space in p~: In the time of sins, repent.

SIR 18:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Let nothing hinder you to pay your vow in due time.

SIR 18:22 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t wait until death to be released.

SIR 18:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Before you make a vow, prepare yourself.

SIR 18:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be like a man who tests the Lord.

SIR 18:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Think about the wrath coming in the days of the end,

SIR 18:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and the time of vengeance, when he turns away his face.

SIR 18:25 Removed trailing space in v~: In the days of fullness remember the time of hunger.

SIR 18:25 Removed trailing space in p~: Remember poverty and lack in the days of wealth.

SIR 18:26 Removed trailing space in v~: From morning until evening, the time changes.

SIR 18:26 Removed trailing space in p~: All things are speedy before the Lord.

SIR 18:27 Removed trailing space in v~: A wise man is cautious in everything.

SIR 18:27 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

SIR 18:27 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: 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*

SIR 18:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Every man of understanding knows wisdom.

SIR 18:28 Removed trailing space in p~: He will give thanks to him who found her.

SIR 18:29 Removed trailing space in v~: They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves,

SIR 18:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and poured out apt proverbs.

SIR 18:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t go after your lusts.

SIR 18:30 Removed trailing space in p~: Restrain your appetites.

SIR 18:31 Removed trailing space in v~: If you give fully to your soul the delight of her desire,

SIR 18:31 Removed trailing space in p~: she will make you\f + \fr 18:31 \ft Or, \fqa a rejoicing to \f* the laughing stock of your enemies.

SIR 18:31 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: she will make you\f + \fr 18:31 \ft Or, \fqa a rejoicing to \f* the laughing stock of your enemies.

SIR 18:32 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t make merry in much luxury,

SIR 18:32 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t be tied to its expense.

SIR 18:33 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be made a beggar by banqueting with borrowed money

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

SIR 18:33 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: when you have nothing in your purse.\f + \fr 18:33 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

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SIR 19:1 Removed trailing space in v~: A worker who is a drunkard will not become rich.

SIR 19:1 Removed trailing space in p~: He who despises small things will fall little by little.

SIR 19:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Wine and women will make men of understanding go astray.

SIR 19:2 Removed trailing space in p~: He who joins with prostitutes is reckless.

SIR 19:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Decay and worms will have him as their heritage.

SIR 19:3 Removed trailing space in p~: A reckless soul will be taken away.

SIR 19:4 Removed trailing space in v~: He who is hasty to trust is shallow-hearted.

SIR 19:4 Removed trailing space in p~: He who sins offends against his own soul.

SIR 19:5 Removed trailing space in v~: 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*

SIR 19:5 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: 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*

SIR 19:6 Removed trailing space in v~: \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.

SIR 19:6 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \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.

SIR 19:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Never repeat what is told you,

SIR 19:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and you won’t lose anything.

SIR 19:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Whether it is of friend or foe, don’t tell it.

SIR 19:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Unless it is a sin to you, don’t reveal it.

SIR 19:9 Removed trailing space in v~: For if he has heard you and observed you,

SIR 19:9 Removed trailing space in p~: when the time comes, he will hate you.

SIR 19:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Have you heard something? Let it die with you.

SIR 19:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Be brave: it will not make you burst!

SIR 19:11 Removed trailing space in v~: A fool will travail in pain with a word,

SIR 19:11 Removed trailing space in p~: as a woman in labour with a child.

SIR 19:12 Removed trailing space in v~: As an arrow that sticks in the flesh of the thigh,

SIR 19:12 Removed trailing space in p~: so is gossip in a fool.

SIR 19:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Question a friend; it may be he didn’t do it.

SIR 19:13 Removed trailing space in p~: If he did something, it may be that he may do it no more.

SIR 19:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Question your neighbour; it may be he didn’t say it.

SIR 19:14 Removed trailing space in p~: If he has said it, it may be that he may not say it again.

SIR 19:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Question a friend; for many times there is slander.

SIR 19:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t trust every word.

SIR 19:16 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who slips, and not from the heart.

SIR 19:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Who is he who hasn’t sinned with his tongue?

SIR 19:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Reprove your neighbour before you threaten him;

SIR 19:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and give place to the law of the Most High.

SIR 19:18 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 19:18-19 \ft Verses 18 and 19 are omitted by the best authorities.\f*

SIR 19:20 Removed trailing space in v~: All wisdom is the fear of the Lord.

SIR 19:20 Removed trailing space in p~: In all wisdom is the doing of the law.

SIR 19:21 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 19:21 \ft The remainder of verse 20 and verse 21 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 19:21 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 19:21 \ft The remainder of verse 20 and verse 21 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 19:22 Removed trailing space in v~: The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom.

SIR 19:22 Removed trailing space in p~: The prudence of sinners is not counsel.

SIR 19:23 Removed trailing space in v~: There is a wickedness, and it is an abomination.

SIR 19:23 Removed trailing space in p~: There is a fool lacking in wisdom.

SIR 19:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Better is one who has little understanding, and fears God,

SIR 19:24 Removed trailing space in p~: than one who has much intelligence and transgresses the law.

SIR 19:25 Removed trailing space in v~: There is an exquisite subtlety, and it is unjust.

SIR 19:25 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

SIR 19:25 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: 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*

SIR 19:26 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who does wickedly, who hangs down his head with mourning;

SIR 19:26 Removed trailing space in p~: but inwardly he is full of deceit,

SIR 19:27 Removed trailing space in v~: bowing down his face, and pretending to be deaf in one ear.

SIR 19:27 Removed trailing space in p~: Where he isn’t known, he will take advantage of you.

SIR 19:28 Removed trailing space in v~: And if for lack of power he is hindered from sinning,

SIR 19:28 Removed trailing space in p~: if he finds opportunity, he will do mischief.

SIR 19:29 Removed trailing space in v~: A man will be known by his appearance.

SIR 19:29 Removed trailing space in p~: One who has understanding will be known by his face when you meet him.

SIR 19:30 Removed trailing space in v~: A man’s attire, grinning laughter,

SIR 19:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and the way he walks show what he is.

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SIR 20:1 Removed trailing space in v~: There is a reproof that is not timely;

SIR 20:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and there is a person who is wise enough to keep silent.

SIR 20:2 Removed trailing space in v~: How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry.

SIR 20:2 Removed trailing space in p~: He who confesses will be kept back from harm.

SIR 20:3 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 20:3 \ft Verse 3 is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 20:3 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 20:3 \ft Verse 3 is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 20:4 Removed trailing space in v~: As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin,

SIR 20:4 Removed trailing space in p~: so is he who executes judgements with violence.

SIR 20:5 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who keeps silent and is found wise;

SIR 20:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and there is one who is hated for his much talk.

SIR 20:6 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who keeps silent, for he has no answer to make;

SIR 20:6 Removed trailing space in p~: And there is one who keeps silent, knowing when to speak.

SIR 20:7 Removed trailing space in v~: A wise man will be silent until his time has come,

SIR 20:7 Removed trailing space in p~: but the braggart and fool will miss his time.

SIR 20:8 Removed trailing space in v~: He who uses many words will be abhorred.

SIR 20:8 Removed trailing space in p~: He who takes authority for himself will be hated in it.

SIR 20:9 Removed trailing space in v~: There is a prosperity that a man finds in misfortunes;

SIR 20:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and there is a gain that turns to loss.

SIR 20:10 Removed trailing space in v~: There is a gift that will not profit you;

SIR 20:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and there is a gift that pays back double.

SIR 20:11 Removed trailing space in v~: There are losses because of glory;

SIR 20:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and there is one who has lifted up his head from a low estate.

SIR 20:12 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who buys much for a little,

SIR 20:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and pays for it again sevenfold.

SIR 20:13 Removed trailing space in v~: He who is wise in words will make himself beloved;

SIR 20:13 Removed trailing space in p~: but the pleasantries of fools will be wasted.

SIR 20:14 Removed trailing space in v~: 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*

SIR 20:14 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: 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*

SIR 20:14 Removed trailing space in p~: for he looks for repayment many times instead of one.

SIR 20:15 Removed trailing space in v~: He will give little and insult much.

SIR 20:15 Removed trailing space in p~: He will open his mouth like a crier.

SIR 20:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Today he will lend, and tomorrow he will ask for it back.

SIR 20:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Such a one is a hateful man.

SIR 20:16 Removed trailing space in v~: The fool will say, “I have no friend,

SIR 20:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and I have no thanks for my good deeds.

SIR 20:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Those who eat my bread have an evil tongue.”

SIR 20:17 Removed trailing space in v~: 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*

SIR 20:17 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: 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*

SIR 20:18 Removed trailing space in v~: A slip on a pavement is better than a slip with the tongue.

SIR 20:18 Removed trailing space in p~: So the fall of the wicked will come speedily.

SIR 20:19 Removed trailing space in v~: A man without grace is a tale out of season.

SIR 20:19 Removed trailing space in p~: It will be continually in the mouth of the ignorant.

SIR 20:20 Removed trailing space in v~: A parable from a fool’s mouth will be rejected;

SIR 20:20 Removed trailing space in p~: for he won’t tell it at the proper time.

SIR 20:21 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who is hindered from sinning through lack.

SIR 20:21 Removed trailing space in p~: When he rests, he will not be troubled.

SIR 20:22 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who destroys his soul through bashfulness.

SIR 20:22 Removed trailing space in p~: By a foolish countenance, he will destroy it.

SIR 20:23 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who for bashfulness makes promises to his friend;

SIR 20:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and he makes him his enemy for nothing.

SIR 20:24 Removed trailing space in v~: A lie is an ugly blot on a person.

SIR 20:24 Removed trailing space in p~: It will be continually in the mouth of the ignorant.

SIR 20:25 Removed trailing space in v~: A thief is better than a man who is continually lying,

SIR 20:25 Removed trailing space in p~: but they both will inherit destruction.

SIR 20:26 Removed trailing space in v~: The destination of a liar is dishonour.

SIR 20:26 Removed trailing space in p~: His shame is with him continually.

SIR 20:27 Removed trailing space in v~: He who is wise in words will advance himself.

SIR 20:27 Removed trailing space in p~: And one who is prudent will please great men.

SIR 20:28 Removed trailing space in v~: He who tills his land will raise his harvest high.

SIR 20:28 Removed trailing space in p~: He who pleases great men will get pardon for iniquity.

SIR 20:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Favours and gifts blind the eyes of the wise,

SIR 20:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and as a muzzle on the mouth, turn away reproofs.

SIR 20:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Wisdom that is hidden, and treasure that is out of sight—

SIR 20:30 Removed trailing space in p~: what profit is in either of them?

SIR 20:31 Removed trailing space in v~: Better is a man who hides his folly

SIR 20:31 Removed trailing space in p~: than a man who hides his wisdom.

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SIR 21:1 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, have you sinned?

SIR 21:1 Removed trailing space in p~: Do it no more;

SIR 21:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and ask forgiveness for your past sins.

SIR 21:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Flee from sin as from the face of a snake;

SIR 21:2 Removed trailing space in p~: for if you go near, it will bite you.

SIR 21:2 Removed trailing space in p~: Its teeth are like lion’s teeth,

SIR 21:2 Removed trailing space in p~: slaying people’s souls.

SIR 21:3 Removed trailing space in v~: All iniquity is as a two-edged sword.

SIR 21:3 Removed trailing space in p~: Its stroke has no healing.

SIR 21:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Terror and violence will waste away riches.

SIR 21:4 Removed trailing space in p~: So the house of an arrogant man will be laid waste.

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

SIR 21:5 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of\f + \fr 21:5 \ft Gr. \fqa him. \f* God,

SIR 21:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and his judgement comes speedily.

SIR 21:6 Removed trailing space in v~: One who hates reproof is in the path of the sinner.

SIR 21:6 Removed trailing space in p~: He who fears the Lord will repent in his heart.

SIR 21:7 Removed trailing space in v~: He who is mighty in tongue is known far away;

SIR 21:7 Removed trailing space in p~: but the man of understanding knows when he slips.

SIR 21:8 Removed trailing space in v~: He who builds his house with other men’s money

SIR 21:8 Removed trailing space in p~: is like one who gathers stones for his own tomb.

SIR 21:9 Removed trailing space in v~: The congregation of wicked men is as a bundle of tow

SIR 21:9 Removed trailing space in p~: with a flame of fire at the end of them.

SIR 21:10 Removed trailing space in v~: The way of sinners is paved with stones;

SIR 21:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and at the end of it is the pit of Hades.

SIR 21:11 Removed trailing space in v~: He who keeps the law becomes master of its intent.

SIR 21:11 Removed trailing space in p~: The fulfilment of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

SIR 21:12 Removed trailing space in v~: He who is not clever will not be instructed.

SIR 21:12 Removed trailing space in p~: There is a cleverness which makes bitterness abound.

SIR 21:13 Removed trailing space in v~: The knowledge of a wise man will be made to abound as a flood,

SIR 21:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and his counsel as a fountain of life.

SIR 21:14 Removed trailing space in v~: The inward parts of a fool are like a broken vessel.

SIR 21:14 Removed trailing space in p~: He will hold no knowledge.

SIR 21:15 Removed trailing space in v~: If a man of knowledge hears a wise word,

SIR 21:15 Removed trailing space in p~: he will commend it and add to it.

SIR 21:15 Removed trailing space in p~: The wanton man hears it, and it displeases him,

SIR 21:15 Removed trailing space in p~: so he throws it away behind his back.

SIR 21:16 Removed trailing space in v~: The chatter of a fool is like a burden in the way,

SIR 21:16 Removed trailing space in p~: but grace will be found on the lips of the wise.

SIR 21:17 Removed trailing space in v~: The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation.

SIR 21:17 Removed trailing space in p~: They will ponder his words in their heart.

SIR 21:18 Removed trailing space in v~: As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool.

SIR 21:18 Removed trailing space in p~: The knowledge of an unwise man is talk without sense.\f + \fr 21:18 \ft Gr. \fqa unexamined words. \f*

SIR 21:18 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: The knowledge of an unwise man is talk without sense.\f + \fr 21:18 \ft Gr. \fqa unexamined words. \f*

SIR 21:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Instruction is as fetters on the feet of an unwise man,

SIR 21:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and as manacles on the right hand.

SIR 21:20 Removed trailing space in v~: A fool lifts up his voice with laughter,

SIR 21:20 Removed trailing space in p~: but a clever man smiles quietly.

SIR 21:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Instruction is to a prudent man as an ornament of gold,

SIR 21:21 Removed trailing space in p~: and as a bracelet upon his right arm.

SIR 21:22 Removed trailing space in v~: The foot of a fool rushes into a house,

SIR 21:22 Removed trailing space in p~: but a man of experience will be ashamed of entering.

SIR 21:23 Removed trailing space in v~: A foolish man peers into the door of a house,

SIR 21:23 Removed trailing space in p~: but a man who is instructed will stand outside.

SIR 21:24 Removed trailing space in v~: It is rude for someone to listen at a door,

SIR 21:24 Removed trailing space in p~: but a prudent person will be grieved with the disgrace.

SIR 21:25 Removed trailing space in v~: The lips of strangers will be grieved at these things,

SIR 21:25 Removed trailing space in p~: but the words of prudent men will be weighed in the balance.

SIR 21:26 Removed trailing space in v~: The heart of fools is in their mouth,

SIR 21:26 Removed trailing space in p~: but the mouth of wise men is their heart.

SIR 21:27 Removed trailing space in v~: When the ungodly curses an adversary,

SIR 21:27 Removed trailing space in p~: he curses his own soul.

SIR 21:28 Removed trailing space in v~: A whisperer defiles his own soul,

SIR 21:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and will be hated wherever he travels.

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SIR 22:1 Removed trailing space in v~: A slothful man is compared to a stone that is defiled.

SIR 22:1 Removed trailing space in p~: Everyone will at hiss at him in his disgrace.

SIR 22:2 Removed trailing space in v~: A slothful man is compared to the filth of a dunghill.

SIR 22:2 Removed trailing space in p~: Anyone who picks it up will shake it out of his hand.

SIR 22:3 Removed trailing space in v~: An undisciplined child is a disgrace to his father,

SIR 22:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and a foolish daughter is born to his loss.

SIR 22:4 Removed trailing space in v~: A prudent daughter will inherit a husband of her own.

SIR 22:4 Removed trailing space in p~: She who brings shame is the grief of her father.

SIR 22:5 Removed trailing space in v~: She who is arrogant brings shame on father and husband.

SIR 22:5 Removed trailing space in p~: She will be despised by both of them.

SIR 22:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Ill-timed conversation is like music in mourning,

SIR 22:6 Removed trailing space in p~: but stripes and correction are wisdom in every season.

SIR 22:7 Removed trailing space in v~: He who teaches a fool is like one who glues potsherds together,

SIR 22:7 Removed trailing space in p~: even like one who wakes a sleeper out of a deep sleep.

SIR 22:8 Removed trailing space in v~: He who teaches a fool is as one who teaches a man who slumbers.

SIR 22:8 Removed trailing space in p~: In the end he will say, “What is it?”

SIR 22:9 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 22:9-10 \ft Verses 9 and 10 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

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SIR 22:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Weep for the dead, for he lacks light.

SIR 22:11 Removed trailing space in p~: Weep for a fool, for he lacks understanding.

SIR 22:11 Removed trailing space in p~: Weep more sweetly for the dead, because he has found rest,

SIR 22:11 Removed trailing space in p~: but the life of the fool is worse than death.

SIR 22:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Mourning for the dead lasts seven days,

SIR 22:12 Removed trailing space in p~: but for a fool and an ungodly man, it lasts all the days of his life.

SIR 22:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t talk much with a foolish man,

SIR 22:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t go to one who has no understanding.

SIR 22:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Beware of him, lest you have trouble and be defiled in his onslaught.

SIR 22:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Turn away from him, and you will find rest,

SIR 22:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and you won’t be wearied in his madness.

SIR 22:14 Removed trailing space in v~: What would be heavier than lead?

SIR 22:14 Removed trailing space in p~: What is its name, but “Fool”?

SIR 22:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Sand, salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear

SIR 22:15 Removed trailing space in p~: than a man without understanding.

SIR 22:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Timber girded and bound into a building will not be released with shaking.

SIR 22:16 Removed trailing space in p~: So a heart established in due season on well advised counsel will not be afraid.

SIR 22:17 Removed trailing space in v~: A heart settled upon a thoughtful understanding

SIR 22:17 Removed trailing space in p~: is as an ornament of plaster on a polished wall.

SIR 22:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Fences set on a high place will not stand against the wind;

SIR 22:18 Removed trailing space in p~: so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool will not stand against any fear.

SIR 22:19 Removed trailing space in v~: He who pricks the eye will make tears fall.

SIR 22:19 Removed trailing space in p~: He who pricks the heart makes it show feeling.

SIR 22:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Whoever casts a stone at birds scares them away.

SIR 22:20 Removed trailing space in p~: He who insults a friend will dissolve friendship.

SIR 22:21 Removed trailing space in v~: If you have drawn a sword against a friend, don’t despair,

SIR 22:21 Removed trailing space in p~: for there may be a way back.

SIR 22:22 Removed trailing space in v~: If you have opened your mouth against a friend, don’t be afraid,

SIR 22:22 Removed trailing space in p~: for there may be reconciliation,

SIR 22:22 Removed trailing space in p~: unless it is for insulting, arrogance, disclosing of a secret, or a treacherous blow—

SIR 22:22 Removed trailing space in p~: for these things any friend will flee.

SIR 22:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Gain trust with your neighbour in his poverty,

SIR 22:23 Removed trailing space in p~: that in his prosperity you may have gladness.

SIR 22:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Stay steadfast to him in the time of his affliction,

SIR 22:23 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

SIR 22:23 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: 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*

SIR 22:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Before fire is the vapour and smoke of a furnace,

SIR 22:24 Removed trailing space in p~: so insults precede bloodshed.

SIR 22:25 Removed trailing space in v~: I won’t be ashamed to shelter a friend.

SIR 22:25 Removed trailing space in p~: I won’t hide myself from his face.

SIR 22:26 Removed trailing space in v~: If any evil happens to me because of him,

SIR 22:26 Removed trailing space in p~: everyone who hears it will beware of him.

SIR 22:27 Removed trailing space in v~: Who will set a watch over my mouth,

SIR 22:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and a seal of shrewdness upon my lips,

SIR 22:27 Removed trailing space in p~: that I may not fall from it, and that my tongue may not destroy me?

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SIR 23:1 Removed trailing space in v~: O Lord, Father and Master of my life,

SIR 23:1 Removed trailing space in p~: don’t abandon me to their counsel.

SIR 23:1 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t let me fall because of them.

SIR 23:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Who will set scourges over my thought,

SIR 23:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and a discipline of wisdom over my heart,

SIR 23:2 Removed trailing space in p~: that they spare me not for my errors,

SIR 23:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and not overlook their sins?

SIR 23:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Otherwise my errors might be multiplied,

SIR 23:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and my sins abound,

SIR 23:3 Removed trailing space in p~: I fall before my adversaries,

SIR 23:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and my enemy rejoice over me.\f + \fr 23:3 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.\f*

SIR 23:4 Removed trailing space in v~: O Lord, Father and God of my life,

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

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

SIR 23:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Let neither gluttony nor lust overtake me.

SIR 23:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t give me over to a shameless mind.

SIR 23:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Listen, my children, to the discipline of the mouth.

SIR 23:7 Removed trailing space in p~: He who keeps it will not be caught.

SIR 23:8 Removed trailing space in v~: The sinner will be overpowered through his lips.

SIR 23:8 Removed trailing space in p~: By them, the insulter and the arrogant will stumble.

SIR 23:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t accustom your mouth to an oath,

SIR 23:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t be accustomed to naming the Holy One,

SIR 23:10 Removed trailing space in v~: for as a servant who is continually scourged will not lack bruises,

SIR 23:10 Removed trailing space in p~: so he also who swears and continually utters the Name will not be cleansed from sin.

SIR 23:11 Removed trailing space in v~: A man of many oaths will be filled with iniquity.

SIR 23:11 Removed trailing space in p~: The scourge will not depart from his house.

SIR 23:11 Removed trailing space in p~: If he offends, his sin will be upon him.

SIR 23:11 Removed trailing space in p~: If he disregards it, he has sinned doubly.

SIR 23:11 Removed trailing space in p~: If he has sworn falsely, he will not be justified,

SIR 23:11 Removed trailing space in p~: for his house will be filled with calamities.

SIR 23:12 Removed trailing space in v~: There is a manner of speech that is clothed with death.

SIR 23:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Let it not be found in the heritage of Jacob,

SIR 23:12 Removed trailing space in p~: for all these things will be far from the godly,

SIR 23:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and they will not wallow in sins.

SIR 23:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t accustom your mouth to gross rudeness,

SIR 23:13 Removed trailing space in p~: for it involves sinful speech.

SIR 23:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Remember your father and your mother,

SIR 23:14 Removed trailing space in p~: for you sit in the midst of great men,

SIR 23:14 Removed trailing space in p~: that you be not forgetful before them,

SIR 23:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and become a fool by your bad habit;

SIR 23:14 Removed trailing space in p~: so you may wish that you had not been born,

SIR 23:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and curse the day of your birth.

SIR 23:15 Removed trailing space in v~: A man who is accustomed to abusive language

SIR 23:15 Removed trailing space in p~: won’t be corrected all the days of his life.

SIR 23:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Two sorts of people multiply sins,

SIR 23:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and the third will bring wrath:

SIR 23:16 Removed trailing space in p~: a hot passion, like a burning fire, will not be quenched until it is consumed;

SIR 23:16 Removed trailing space in p~: a fornicator in the body of his flesh will never cease until he has burnt out the fire.

SIR 23:17 Removed trailing space in v~: All bread is sweet to a fornicator.

SIR 23:17 Removed trailing space in p~: He will not cease until he dies.

SIR 23:18 Removed trailing space in v~: A man who goes astray from his own marriage bed

SIR 23:18 Removed trailing space in p~: says in his heart, “Who sees me?

SIR 23:18 Removed trailing space in p~: Darkness is around me, and the walls hide me.

SIR 23:18 Removed trailing space in p~: No one sees me. Of whom am I afraid?

SIR 23:18 Removed trailing space in p~: The Most High will not remember my sins.”

SIR 23:19 Removed trailing space in v~: The eyes of men are his terror.

SIR 23:19 Removed trailing space in p~: He doesn’t know that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun,

SIR 23:19 Removed trailing space in p~: seeing all the ways of men,

SIR 23:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and looking into secret places.

SIR 23:20 Removed trailing space in v~: All things were known to him before they were created,

SIR 23:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and also after they were completed.

SIR 23:21 Removed trailing space in v~: This man will be punished in the streets of the city.

SIR 23:21 Removed trailing space in p~: He will be seized where he least expects it.

SIR 23:22 Removed trailing space in v~: So also is a wife who leaves her husband,

SIR 23:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and produces an heir by another man.

SIR 23:23 Removed trailing space in v~: For first, she was disobedient in the law of the Most High.

SIR 23:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Second, she trespassed against her own husband.

SIR 23:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Third, she played the adulteress in fornication,

SIR 23:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and had children by another man.

SIR 23:24 Removed trailing space in v~: She shall be brought out into the congregation.

SIR 23:24 Removed trailing space in p~: Her punishment will extend to her children.

SIR 23:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Her children will not take root.

SIR 23:25 Removed trailing space in p~: Her branches will bear no fruit.

SIR 23:26 Removed trailing space in v~: She will leave her memory for a curse.

SIR 23:26 Removed trailing space in p~: Her reproach won’t be blotted out.

SIR 23:27 Removed trailing space in v~: And those who are left behind will know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord,

SIR 23:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and nothing sweeter than to heed the commandments of the Lord.

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SIR 24:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Wisdom will praise her own soul,

SIR 24:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and will proclaim her glory in the midst of her people.

SIR 24:2 Removed trailing space in v~: She will open her mouth in the congregation of the Most High,

SIR 24:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and proclaim her glory in the presence of his power.

SIR 24:3 Removed trailing space in v~: “I came out of the mouth of the Most High,

SIR 24:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and covered the earth as a mist.

SIR 24:4 Removed trailing space in v~: I lived in high places,

SIR 24:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and my throne is in the pillar of the cloud.

SIR 24:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Alone I surrounded the circuit of heaven,

SIR 24:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and walked in the depth of the abyss.

SIR 24:6 Removed trailing space in v~: In the waves of the sea, and in all the earth,

SIR 24:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and in every people and nation, I obtained a possession.

SIR 24:7 Removed trailing space in v~: With all these I sought rest.

SIR 24:7 Removed trailing space in p~: In whose inheritance shall I lodge?

SIR 24:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Then the Creator of all things gave me a command.

SIR 24:8 Removed trailing space in p~: He who created me made my tent to rest,

SIR 24:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and said, ‘Let your dwelling be in Jacob,

SIR 24:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and your inheritance in Israel.’

SIR 24:9 Removed trailing space in v~: He created me from the beginning, before the ages.

SIR 24:9 Removed trailing space in p~: For all ages, I will not cease to exist.

SIR 24:10 Removed trailing space in v~: In the holy tabernacle, I ministered before him.

SIR 24:10 Removed trailing space in p~: So I was established in Zion.

SIR 24:11 Removed trailing space in v~: In the beloved city, likewise he gave me rest.

SIR 24:11 Removed trailing space in p~: In Jerusalem was my domain.

SIR 24:12 Removed trailing space in v~: I took root in a people that was honoured,

SIR 24:12 Removed trailing space in p~: even in the portion of the Lord’s own inheritance.

SIR 24:13 Removed trailing space in v~: I was exalted like a cedar in Lebanon,

SIR 24:13 Removed trailing space in p~: And like a cypress tree on the mountains of Hermon.

SIR 24:14 Removed trailing space in v~: I was exalted like a palm tree on the sea shore,

SIR 24:14 Removed trailing space in p~: like rose bushes in Jericho,

SIR 24:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and like a fair olive tree in the plain.

SIR 24:14 Removed trailing space in p~: I was exalted like a plane tree.

SIR 24:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Like cinnamon and aspalathus, I have given a scent to perfumes.

SIR 24:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Like choice myrrh, I spread abroad a pleasant fragrance,

SIR 24:15 Removed trailing space in p~: like\f + \fr 24:15 \ft See Exodus 30:34. \f* galbanum, onycha, stacte,

SIR 24:15 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: like\f + \fr 24:15 \ft See Exodus 30:34. \f* galbanum, onycha, stacte,

SIR 24:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and as the smell of frankincense in the tabernacle.

SIR 24:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Like the terebinth, I stretched out my branches.

SIR 24:16 Removed trailing space in p~: My branches are glorious and graceful.

SIR 24:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Like the vine, I put forth grace.

SIR 24:17 Removed trailing space in p~: My flowers are the fruit of glory and riches.

SIR 24:18 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 24:18 \ft Verse 18 is omitted by the best authorities.\f*

SIR 24:19 Removed trailing space in v~: “Come to me, all you who desire me,

SIR 24:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and be filled with my fruits.

SIR 24:20 Removed trailing space in v~: For my memory is sweeter than honey,

SIR 24:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and my inheritance than the honeycomb.

SIR 24:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who eat me will be hungry for more.

SIR 24:21 Removed trailing space in p~: Those who drink me will be thirsty for more.

SIR 24:22 Removed trailing space in v~: He who obeys me will not be ashamed.

SIR 24:22 Removed trailing space in p~: Those who work with me will not sin.”

SIR 24:23 Removed trailing space in v~: All these things are the book of the covenant of the Most High God,

SIR 24:23 Removed trailing space in p~: the law which Moses commanded us for an inheritance for the assemblies of Jacob.

SIR 24:24 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 24:24 \ft Verse 24 is omitted by the best authorities.\f*

SIR 24:25 Removed trailing space in v~: It is he who makes wisdom abundant, as Pishon,

SIR 24:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and as Tigris in the days of first fruits.

SIR 24:26 Removed trailing space in v~: He makes understanding full as the Euphrates,

SIR 24:26 Removed trailing space in p~: and as the Jordan in the days of harvest,

SIR 24:27 Removed trailing space in v~: who makes instruction shine forth as the light,

SIR 24:27 Removed trailing space in p~: as Gihon in the days of vintage.

SIR 24:28 Removed trailing space in v~: The first man didn’t know her perfectly.

SIR 24:28 Removed trailing space in p~: In like manner, the last has not explored her.

SIR 24:29 Removed trailing space in v~: For her thoughts are filled from the sea,

SIR 24:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and her counsels from the great deep.

SIR 24:30 Removed trailing space in v~: I came out as a canal stream from a river,

SIR 24:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and as an irrigation ditch into a garden.

SIR 24:31 Removed trailing space in v~: I said, “I will water my garden,

SIR 24:31 Removed trailing space in p~: and will drench my garden bed.”

SIR 24:31 Removed trailing space in p~: Behold, my stream became a river,

SIR 24:31 Removed trailing space in p~: and my river became a sea.

SIR 24:32 Removed trailing space in v~: I will yet bring instruction to light as the morning,

SIR 24:32 Removed trailing space in p~: and will make these things clear from far away.

SIR 24:33 Removed trailing space in v~: I will continue to pour out teaching like prophecy,

SIR 24:33 Removed trailing space in p~: and leave it to all generations.

SIR 24:34 Removed trailing space in v~: See that I have not laboured for myself only,

SIR 24:34 Removed trailing space in p~: but for all those who diligently seek wisdom.

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SIR 25:1 Removed trailing space in v~: I enjoy three things,

SIR 25:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and they are beautiful before the Lord and men:

SIR 25:1 Removed trailing space in p~: the agreement of kindred,

SIR 25:1 Removed trailing space in p~: the friendship of neighbours,

SIR 25:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and a woman and her husband who walk together in agreement.

SIR 25:2 Removed trailing space in v~: But my soul hates three sorts of people,

SIR 25:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and I am greatly offended at their life:

SIR 25:2 Removed trailing space in p~: a poor man who is arrogant,

SIR 25:2 Removed trailing space in p~: a rich man who is a liar,

SIR 25:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and an old fool who is an adulterer.

SIR 25:3 Removed trailing space in v~: If you gathered nothing in your youth,

SIR 25:3 Removed trailing space in p~: how could you find anything in your old age?

SIR 25:4 Removed trailing space in v~: How beautiful a thing is judgement in the grey-haired,

SIR 25:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and for elders to know good counsel!

SIR 25:5 Removed trailing space in v~: How beautiful is the wisdom of old men,

SIR 25:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and understanding and counsel to men who are in honour!

SIR 25:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Much experience is the crown of the aged.

SIR 25:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Their glory is the fear of the Lord.

SIR 25:7 Removed trailing space in v~: There are nine things that I have thought of, and in my heart counted happy,

SIR 25:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and the tenth I will utter with my tongue:

SIR 25:7 Removed trailing space in p~: a man who has joy with his children,

SIR 25:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and a man who lives and sees the fall of his enemies.

SIR 25:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Happy is he who dwells with a wife of understanding,

SIR 25:8 Removed trailing space in p~: he who has not slipped with his tongue,

SIR 25:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and he who has not served a man who is unworthy of him.

SIR 25:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Happy is he who has found prudence,

SIR 25:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and he who speaks in the ears of those who listen.

SIR 25:10 Removed trailing space in v~: How great is he who has found wisdom!

SIR 25:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Yet is there none above him who fears the Lord.

SIR 25:11 Removed trailing space in v~: The fear of the Lord surpasses all things.

SIR 25:11 Removed trailing space in p~: To whom shall he who holds it be likened?

SIR 25:12 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 25:12 \ft Verse 12 is omitted by the best authorities.\f*

SIR 25:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Any wound but a wound of the heart!

SIR 25:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Any wickedness but the wickedness of a woman!

SIR 25:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Any calamity but a calamity from those who hate me!

SIR 25:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Any vengeance but the vengeance of enemies!

SIR 25:15 Removed trailing space in v~: There is no venom worse than a snake’s venom.

SIR 25:15 Removed trailing space in p~: There is no wrath worse than an enemy’s wrath.

SIR 25:16 Removed trailing space in v~: I would rather dwell with a lion and a dragon

SIR 25:16 Removed trailing space in p~: than keep house with a wicked woman.

SIR 25:17 Removed trailing space in v~: The wickedness of a woman changes her appearance,

SIR 25:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and darkens her countenance like that of a bear.

SIR 25:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Her husband will sit amongst his neighbours,

SIR 25:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and when he hears it, he sighs bitterly.

SIR 25:19 Removed trailing space in v~: All malice is small compared to the malice of a woman.

SIR 25:19 Removed trailing space in p~: Let the portion of a sinner fall on her.

SIR 25:20 Removed trailing space in v~: As walking up a sandy hill is to the feet of the aged,

SIR 25:20 Removed trailing space in p~: so is a wife full of words to a quiet man.

SIR 25:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be ensnared by a woman’s beauty.

SIR 25:21 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t desire a woman for her beauty.

SIR 25:22 Removed trailing space in v~: There is anger, impudence, and great reproach

SIR 25:22 Removed trailing space in p~: if a woman supports her husband.

SIR 25:23 Removed trailing space in v~: A wicked woman is abasement of heart,

SIR 25:23 Removed trailing space in p~: sadness of countenance, and a wounded heart.

SIR 25:23 Removed trailing space in p~: A woman who won’t make her husband happy

SIR 25:23 Removed trailing space in p~: is like hands that hang down, and weak knees.

SIR 25:24 Removed trailing space in v~: The beginning of sin came from a woman.

SIR 25:24 Removed trailing space in p~: Because of her, we all die.

SIR 25:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t give water an outlet,

SIR 25:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t give a wicked woman freedom of speech.

SIR 25:26 Removed trailing space in v~: If she doesn’t go as you direct,

SIR 25:26 Removed trailing space in p~: cut her away from your flesh.\f + \fr 25:26 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.\f*

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SIR 26:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Happy is the husband of a good wife.

SIR 26:1 Removed trailing space in p~: The number of his days will be doubled.

SIR 26:2 Removed trailing space in v~: A faithful wife gives joy to her husband.

SIR 26:2 Removed trailing space in p~: He will fulfil his years in peace.

SIR 26:3 Removed trailing space in v~: A good wife is a great gift.

SIR 26:3 Removed trailing space in p~: She will be given to those who fear the Lord.

SIR 26:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Whether a man is rich or poor,

SIR 26:4 Removed trailing space in p~: a good heart makes a cheerful face at all times.

SIR 26:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Of three things my heart was afraid,

SIR 26:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and concerning the fourth\f + \fr 26:5 \ft Gr. \fqa countenance. \f* kind I made supplication:

SIR 26:5 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: and concerning the fourth\f + \fr 26:5 \ft Gr. \fqa countenance. \f* kind I made supplication:

SIR 26:5 Removed trailing space in p~: The slander of a city, the assembly of a mob, and a false accusation.

SIR 26:5 Removed trailing space in p~: All these are more grievous than death.

SIR 26:6 Removed trailing space in v~: A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman who is jealous of another woman.

SIR 26:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Her tongue-lashing makes it known to all.

SIR 26:7 Removed trailing space in v~: A wicked woman is like a chafing yoke.

SIR 26:7 Removed trailing space in p~: He who takes hold of her is like one who grasps a scorpion.

SIR 26:8 Removed trailing space in v~: A drunken woman causes great wrath.

SIR 26:8 Removed trailing space in p~: She will not cover her own shame.

SIR 26:9 Removed trailing space in v~: The fornication of a woman is in the lifting up of her eyes;

SIR 26:9 Removed trailing space in p~: it will be known by her eyelids.

SIR 26:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Keep strict watch on a headstrong daughter,

SIR 26:10 Removed trailing space in p~: lest she find liberty for herself, and use it.

SIR 26:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Watch out for an impudent eye,

SIR 26:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t be surprised if it sins against you.

SIR 26:12 Removed trailing space in v~: She will open her mouth like a thirsty traveller,

SIR 26:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and drink from every water that is near.

SIR 26:12 Removed trailing space in p~: She will sit down at every post,

SIR 26:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and open her quiver to any arrow.

SIR 26:13 Removed trailing space in v~: The grace of a wife will delight her husband.

SIR 26:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Her knowledge will strengthen\f + \fr 26:13 \ft or, fatten\f* his bones.

SIR 26:14 Removed trailing space in v~: A silent woman is a gift of the Lord.

SIR 26:14 Removed trailing space in p~: There is nothing worth so much as a well-instructed soul.

SIR 26:15 Removed trailing space in v~: A modest woman is grace upon grace.

SIR 26:15 Removed trailing space in p~: There are no scales that can weigh the value of a self-controlled soul.

SIR 26:16 Removed trailing space in v~: As the sun when it arises in the highest places of the Lord,

SIR 26:16 Removed trailing space in p~: so is the beauty of a good wife in her well-organised home.

SIR 26:17 Removed trailing space in v~: As the lamp that shines upon the holy lampstand,

SIR 26:17 Removed trailing space in p~: so is the beauty of the face on a well-proportioned body.

SIR 26:18 Removed trailing space in v~: As the golden pillars are upon a base of silver,

SIR 26:18 Removed trailing space in p~: so are beautiful feet with the breasts of one who is steadfast.

SIR 26:19 Removed trailing space in v~: \f + \fr 26:19-27 \ft Verses 19-27 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 26:19 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: \f + \fr 26:19-27 \ft Verses 19-27 are omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 26:28 Removed trailing space in v~: For two things my heart is grieved,

SIR 26:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and for the third anger comes upon me:

SIR 26:28 Removed trailing space in p~: a warrior who suffers for poverty,

SIR 26:28 Removed trailing space in p~: men of understanding who are counted as garbage,

SIR 26:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and one who turns back from righteousness to sin—

SIR 26:28 Removed trailing space in p~: the Lord will prepare him for the sword!

SIR 26:29 Removed trailing space in v~: It is difficult for a merchant to keep himself from wrong doing,

SIR 26:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and for a retailer to be acquitted of sin.

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SIR 27:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Many have sinned for profit.

SIR 27:1 Removed trailing space in p~: He who seeks to multiply wealth will turn his eye away.

SIR 27:2 Removed trailing space in v~: As a nail will stick fast between the joinings of stones,

SIR 27:2 Removed trailing space in p~: so sin will thrust itself in between buying and selling.

SIR 27:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Unless a person holds on diligently to the fear of the Lord,

SIR 27:3 Removed trailing space in p~: his house will be overthrown quickly.

SIR 27:4 Removed trailing space in v~: In the shaking of a sieve, the refuse remains,

SIR 27:4 Removed trailing space in p~: so does the filth of man in his thoughts.

SIR 27:5 Removed trailing space in v~: The furnace tests the potter’s vessels;

SIR 27:5 Removed trailing space in p~: so the test of a person is in his thoughts.

SIR 27:6 Removed trailing space in v~: The fruit of a tree discloses its cultivation,

SIR 27:6 Removed trailing space in p~: so is the utterance of the thought of a person’s heart.

SIR 27:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Praise no man before you hear his thoughts,

SIR 27:7 Removed trailing space in p~: for this is how people are tested.

SIR 27:8 Removed trailing space in v~: If you follow righteousness, you will obtain it,

SIR 27:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and put it on like a long robe of glory.

SIR 27:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Birds will return to their own kind,

SIR 27:9 Removed trailing space in p~: so truth will return to those who practise it.

SIR 27:10 Removed trailing space in v~: The lion lies in wait for prey.

SIR 27:10 Removed trailing space in p~: So does sin for those who do evil.

SIR 27:11 Removed trailing space in v~: The discourse of a godly man is always wise,

SIR 27:11 Removed trailing space in p~: but the fool changes like the moon.

SIR 27:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Limit your time amongst people void of understanding,

SIR 27:12 Removed trailing space in p~: but persevere amongst the thoughtful.

SIR 27:13 Removed trailing space in v~: The talk of fools is offensive.

SIR 27:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Their laughter is wantonly sinful.

SIR 27:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Their talk with much swearing makes hair stand upright.

SIR 27:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Their strife makes others plug their ears.

SIR 27:15 Removed trailing space in v~: The strife of the proud leads to bloodshed.

SIR 27:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Their abuse of each other is a grievous thing to hear.

SIR 27:16 Removed trailing space in v~: He who reveals secrets destroys trust,

SIR 27:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and will not find a close friend.

SIR 27:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Love a friend, and keep faith with him;

SIR 27:17 Removed trailing space in p~: but if you reveal his secrets,

SIR 27:17 Removed trailing space in p~: you shall not follow him;

SIR 27:18 Removed trailing space in v~: for as a man has destroyed his enemy,

SIR 27:18 Removed trailing space in p~: so you have destroyed the friendship of your neighbour.

SIR 27:19 Removed trailing space in v~: As a bird which you have released out of your hand,

SIR 27:19 Removed trailing space in p~: so you have let your neighbour go, and you will not catch him again.

SIR 27:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t pursue him, for he has gone far away,

SIR 27:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and has escaped like a gazelle out of the snare.

SIR 27:21 Removed trailing space in v~: For a wound may be bound up, and after abuse there may be reconciliation;

SIR 27:21 Removed trailing space in p~: but he who reveals secrets is without hope.

SIR 27:22 Removed trailing space in v~: One who winks the eye contrives evil things;

SIR 27:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and those who know him will keep their distance.

SIR 27:23 Removed trailing space in v~: When you are present, he will speak sweetly,

SIR 27:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and will admire your words;

SIR 27:23 Removed trailing space in p~: but afterward he will twist his speech

SIR 27:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and set a trap in your words.

SIR 27:24 Removed trailing space in v~: I have hated many things, but nothing like him.

SIR 27:24 Removed trailing space in p~: The Lord will hate him.

SIR 27:25 Removed trailing space in v~: One who casts a stone straight up casts it on his own head.

SIR 27:25 Removed trailing space in p~: A deceitful blow opens wounds.

SIR 27:26 Removed trailing space in v~: He who digs a pit will fall into it.

SIR 27:26 Removed trailing space in p~: He who sets a snare will be caught in it.

SIR 27:27 Removed trailing space in v~: He who does evil things, they will roll back upon him,

SIR 27:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and he will not know where they came from.

SIR 27:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Mockery and reproach are from the arrogant.

SIR 27:28 Removed trailing space in p~: Vengeance lies in wait for them like a lion.

SIR 27:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who rejoice at the fall of the godly will be caught in a snare.

SIR 27:29 Removed trailing space in p~: Anguish will consume them before they die.

SIR 27:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Wrath and anger, these also are abominations.

SIR 27:30 Removed trailing space in p~: A sinner will possess them.

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SIR 28:1 Removed trailing space in v~: He who takes vengeance will find vengeance from the Lord,

SIR 28:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and he will surely make his sins firm.

SIR 28:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Forgive your neighbour the hurt that he has done,

SIR 28:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray.

SIR 28:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Does anyone harbour anger against another

SIR 28:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and expect healing from the Lord?

SIR 28:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Upon a man like himself he has no mercy,

SIR 28:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and does he make supplication for his own sins?

SIR 28:5 Removed trailing space in v~: He himself, being flesh, nourishes wrath.

SIR 28:5 Removed trailing space in p~: Who will make atonement for his sins?

SIR 28:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Remember your last end, and stop enmity.

SIR 28:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments.

SIR 28:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Remember the commandments, and don’t be angry with your neighbour.

SIR 28:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Remember the covenant of the Highest, and overlook ignorance.

SIR 28:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Abstain from strife, and you will diminish your sins,

SIR 28:8 Removed trailing space in p~: for a passionate man will kindle strife.

SIR 28:9 Removed trailing space in v~: A man who is a sinner will trouble friends

SIR 28:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and sow discord amongst those who are at peace.

SIR 28:10 Removed trailing space in v~: As is the fuel of the fire, so it will burn;

SIR 28:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and as the stoutness of the strife is, so it will burn.

SIR 28:10 Removed trailing space in p~: As is the strength of the man, so will be his wrath;

SIR 28:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and as is his wealth, so he will exalt his anger.

SIR 28:11 Removed trailing space in v~: A contention begun in haste kindles a fire;

SIR 28:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and hasty fighting sheds blood.

SIR 28:12 Removed trailing space in v~: If you blow on a spark, it will burn;

SIR 28:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and if you spit upon it, it will be quenched.

SIR 28:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Both of these come out of your mouth.

SIR 28:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Curse the whisperer and double-tongued,

SIR 28:13 Removed trailing space in p~: for he has destroyed many who were at peace.

SIR 28:14 Removed trailing space in v~: A slanderer has shaken many,

SIR 28:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and dispersed them from nation to nation.

SIR 28:14 Removed trailing space in p~: It has pulled down strong cities

SIR 28:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and overthrown the houses of great men.

SIR 28:15 Removed trailing space in v~: A slanderer has cast out brave women

SIR 28:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and deprived them of their labours.

SIR 28:16 Removed trailing space in v~: He who listens to it will not find rest,

SIR 28:16 Removed trailing space in p~: nor will he live quietly.

SIR 28:17 Removed trailing space in v~: The stroke of a whip makes a mark in the flesh,

SIR 28:17 Removed trailing space in p~: but the stroke of a tongue will break bones.

SIR 28:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Many have fallen by the edge of the sword,

SIR 28:18 Removed trailing space in p~: yet not so many as those who have fallen because of the tongue.

SIR 28:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Happy is he who is sheltered from it,

SIR 28:19 Removed trailing space in p~: who has not passed through its wrath,

SIR 28:19 Removed trailing space in p~: who has not drawn its yoke,

SIR 28:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and has not been bound with its bands.

SIR 28:20 Removed trailing space in v~: For its yoke is a yoke of iron,

SIR 28:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and its bands are bands of brass.

SIR 28:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Its death is an evil death,

SIR 28:21 Removed trailing space in p~: and Hades is better than it.

SIR 28:22 Removed trailing space in v~: It will not have rule over godly men.

SIR 28:22 Removed trailing space in p~: They will not be burnt in its flame.

SIR 28:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who forsake the Lord will fall into it.

SIR 28:23 Removed trailing space in p~: It will burn amongst them, and won’t be quenched.

SIR 28:23 Removed trailing space in p~: It will be sent against them like a lion.

SIR 28:23 Removed trailing space in p~: It will destroy them like a leopard.

SIR 28:24 Removed trailing space in v~: As you hedge your possession about with thorns,

SIR 28:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and secure your silver and your gold,

SIR 28:25 Removed trailing space in v~: so make a balance and a weight for your words,

SIR 28:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and make a door and a bar for your mouth.

SIR 28:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Take heed lest you slip with it,

SIR 28:26 Removed trailing space in p~: lest you fall before one who lies in wait.

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SIR 29:1 Removed trailing space in v~: He who shows mercy will lend to his neighbour.

SIR 29:1 Removed trailing space in p~: He who strengthens him with his hand keeps the commandments.

SIR 29:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Lend to your neighbour in time of his need.

SIR 29:2 Removed trailing space in p~: Repay your neighbour on time.

SIR 29:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Confirm your word, and keep faith with him;

SIR 29:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and at all seasons you will find what you need.

SIR 29:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Many have considered a loan to be a windfall,

SIR 29:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and have given trouble to those who helped them.

SIR 29:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Until he has received, he will kiss a man’s hands.

SIR 29:5 Removed trailing space in p~: For his neighbour’s money he will speak submissively.

SIR 29:5 Removed trailing space in p~: Then when payment is due, he will prolong the time,

SIR 29:5 Removed trailing space in p~: return excuses, and complain about the season.

SIR 29:6 Removed trailing space in v~: If he prevails, the creditor will hardly receive half;

SIR 29:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and he will count it as a windfall.

SIR 29:6 Removed trailing space in p~: If not, he has deprived him of his money,

SIR 29:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and he has gotten him for an enemy without cause.

SIR 29:6 Removed trailing space in p~: He will pay him with cursing and railing.

SIR 29:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Instead of honour, he will pay him disgrace.

SIR 29:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Many on account of fraud have turned away.

SIR 29:7 Removed trailing space in p~: They are afraid of being defrauded for nothing.

SIR 29:8 Removed trailing space in v~: However be patient with a man in poor estate.

SIR 29:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t keep him waiting for your alms.

SIR 29:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Help a poor man for the commandment’s sake.

SIR 29:9 Removed trailing space in p~: According to his need don’t send him empty away.

SIR 29:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Lose your money for a brother and a friend.

SIR 29:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t let it rust under a stone and be lost.

SIR 29:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Allocate your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High

SIR 29:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and it will profit you more than gold.

SIR 29:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Store up almsgiving in your store-chambers

SIR 29:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and it will deliver you out of all affliction.

SIR 29:13 Removed trailing space in v~: It will fight for you against your enemy

SIR 29:13 Removed trailing space in p~: better than a mighty shield and a ponderous spear.

SIR 29:14 Removed trailing space in v~: A good man will be surety for his neighbour.

SIR 29:14 Removed trailing space in p~: He who has lost shame will fail him.

SIR 29:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t forget the kindness of your guarantor,

SIR 29:15 Removed trailing space in p~: for he has given his life for you.

SIR 29:16 Removed trailing space in v~: A sinner will waste the property of his guarantor.

SIR 29:17 Removed trailing space in v~: He who is thankless will fail him who delivered him.

SIR 29:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Being surety has undone many who were prospering

SIR 29:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and shaken them as a wave of the sea.

SIR 29:18 Removed trailing space in p~: It has driven mighty men from their homes.

SIR 29:18 Removed trailing space in p~: They wandered amongst foreign nations.

SIR 29:19 Removed trailing space in v~: A sinner who falls into suretiship and undertakes contracts for work

SIR 29:19 Removed trailing space in p~: will fall into lawsuits.

SIR 29:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Help your neighbour according to your power,

SIR 29:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and be careful not to fall yourself.

SIR 29:21 Removed trailing space in v~: The essentials of life are water, bread,

SIR 29:21 Removed trailing space in p~: a garment, and a house for privacy.

SIR 29:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Better is the life of a poor man under a shelter of logs

SIR 29:22 Removed trailing space in p~: than sumptuous fare in another man’s house.

SIR 29:23 Removed trailing space in v~: 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*

SIR 29:23 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: 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*

SIR 29:24 Removed trailing space in v~: It is a miserable life to go from house to house.

SIR 29:24 Removed trailing space in p~: Where you are a guest, you dare not open your mouth.

SIR 29:25 Removed trailing space in v~: You will entertain, serve drinks, and have no thanks.

SIR 29:25 Removed trailing space in p~: In addition to this, you will hear bitter words.

SIR 29:26 Removed trailing space in v~: “Come here, you sojourner, set a table,

SIR 29:26 Removed trailing space in p~: and if you have anything in your hand, feed me with it.”

SIR 29:27 Removed trailing space in v~: “Leave, you sojourner, for an honoured guest is here.

SIR 29:27 Removed trailing space in p~: My brother has come to be my guest. I need my house.”

SIR 29:28 Removed trailing space in v~: These things are grievous to a man of understanding:

SIR 29:28 Removed trailing space in p~: The scolding about lodging and the insults of creditors.

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SIR 30:1 Removed trailing space in v~: He who loves his son will continue to lay stripes upon him,

SIR 30:1 Removed trailing space in p~: that he may have joy from him in the end.

SIR 30:2 Removed trailing space in v~: He who chastises his son will have profit from him,

SIR 30:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and will brag about him amongst his acquaintances.

SIR 30:3 Removed trailing space in v~: He who teaches his son will provoke his enemy to jealousy.

SIR 30:3 Removed trailing space in p~: Before friends, he will rejoice in him.

SIR 30:4 Removed trailing space in v~: His father dies, and is as though he had not died;

SIR 30:4 Removed trailing space in p~: for he has left one behind him like himself.

SIR 30:5 Removed trailing space in v~: In his life, he saw his son and rejoiced.

SIR 30:5 Removed trailing space in p~: When he died, it was without regret.

SIR 30:6 Removed trailing space in v~: He left behind him an avenger against his enemies,

SIR 30:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and one to repay kindness to his friends.

SIR 30:7 Removed trailing space in v~: He who makes too much of his son will bind up his wounds.

SIR 30:7 Removed trailing space in p~: His heart will be troubled at every cry.

SIR 30:8 Removed trailing space in v~: An unbroken horse becomes stubborn.

SIR 30:8 Removed trailing space in p~: An unrestrained son becomes headstrong.

SIR 30:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Pamper your child, and he will make you afraid.

SIR 30:9 Removed trailing space in p~: Play with him, and he will grieve you.

SIR 30:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t laugh with him, lest you have sorrow with him,

SIR 30:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and you gnash your teeth in the end.

SIR 30:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Give him no liberty in his youth,

SIR 30:11 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

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

SIR 30:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and beat him on the sides while he is a child,

SIR 30:12 Removed trailing space in p~: lest he become stubborn, and be disobedient to you,

SIR 30:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and there be sorrow to your soul.\f + \fr 30:12 \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.\f*

SIR 30:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Chastise your son, and give him work,

SIR 30:13 Removed trailing space in p~: lest his shameless behaviour be an offence to you.

SIR 30:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Better is a poor man who is healthy and fit,

SIR 30:14 Removed trailing space in p~: than a rich man who is afflicted in his body.

SIR 30:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Health and fitness are better than all gold,

SIR 30:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and a strong body better than wealth without measure.

SIR 30:16 Removed trailing space in v~: There is no wealth better than health of body.

SIR 30:16 Removed trailing space in p~: There is no gladness above the joy of the heart.

SIR 30:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Death is better than a bitter life,

SIR 30:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and eternal rest than a continual sickness.

SIR 30:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed

SIR 30:18 Removed trailing space in p~: are like food offerings laid upon a grave.

SIR 30:19 Removed trailing space in v~: What does an offering profit an idol?

SIR 30:19 Removed trailing space in p~: For it can’t eat or smell.

SIR 30:19 Removed trailing space in p~: So is he who is punished by the Lord,

SIR 30:20 Removed trailing space in v~: seeing with his eyes and groaning,

SIR 30:20 Removed trailing space in p~: like a eunuch embracing a virgin and groaning.

SIR 30:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t give your soul to sorrow.

SIR 30:21 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t afflict yourself deliberately.

SIR 30:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Gladness of heart is the life of a man.

SIR 30:22 Removed trailing space in p~: Cheerfulness of a man lengthens his days.

SIR 30:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Love your own soul, and comfort your heart.

SIR 30:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Remove sorrow far from you,

SIR 30:23 Removed trailing space in p~: for sorrow has destroyed many,

SIR 30:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and there is no profit in it.

SIR 30:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Envy and wrath shorten life.

SIR 30:24 Removed trailing space in p~: Anxiety brings old age before its time.

SIR 30:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who are cheerful and merry

SIR 30:25 Removed trailing space in p~: will benefit from their food.

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SIR 31:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Wakefulness that comes from riches consumes the flesh,

SIR 31:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and anxiety about it takes away sleep.

SIR 31:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Wakeful anxiety will crave slumber.

SIR 31:2 Removed trailing space in p~: In a severe disease, sleep will be broken.

SIR 31:3 Removed trailing space in v~: A rich man toils in gathering money together.

SIR 31:3 Removed trailing space in p~: When he rests, he is filled with his good things.

SIR 31:4 Removed trailing space in v~: A poor man toils in lack of substance.

SIR 31:4 Removed trailing space in p~: When he rests, he becomes needy.

SIR 31:5 Removed trailing space in v~: He who loves gold won’t be justified.

SIR 31:5 Removed trailing space in p~: He who follows destruction will himself have his fill of it.

SIR 31:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Many have been given over to ruin for the sake of gold.

SIR 31:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Their destruction meets them face to face.

SIR 31:7 Removed trailing space in v~: It is a stumbling block to those who sacrifice to it.

SIR 31:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Every fool will be taken by it.

SIR 31:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Blessed is the rich person who is found blameless,

SIR 31:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and who doesn’t go after gold.

SIR 31:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Who is he, that we may call him blessed?

SIR 31:9 Removed trailing space in p~: For he has done wonderful things amongst his people.

SIR 31:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Who has been tried by it, and found perfect?

SIR 31:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Then let him boast.

SIR 31:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Who has had the power to transgress, and has not transgressed?

SIR 31:10 Removed trailing space in p~: And to do evil, and has not done it?

SIR 31:11 Removed trailing space in v~: His prosperity will be made sure.

SIR 31:11 Removed trailing space in p~: The congregation will proclaim his alms.

SIR 31:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Do you sit at a great table? Don’t be greedy there.

SIR 31:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t say, “There is a lot of food on it!”

SIR 31:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Remember that a greedy eye is a wicked thing.

SIR 31:13 Removed trailing space in p~: What has been created more greedy than an eye?

SIR 31:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Therefore it sheds tears from every face.

SIR 31:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t stretch your hand wherever it looks.

SIR 31:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t thrust yourself with it into the dish.

SIR 31:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Consider your neighbour’s feelings by your own.

SIR 31:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Be discreet in every point.

SIR 31:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Eat like a human being those things which are set before you.

SIR 31:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t eat greedily, lest you be hated.

SIR 31:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Be first to stop for manners’ sake.

SIR 31:17 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be insatiable, lest you offend.

SIR 31:18 Removed trailing space in v~: And if you sit amongst many,

SIR 31:18 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t reach out your hand before them.

SIR 31:19 Removed trailing space in v~: How sufficient to a well-mannered man is a very little.

SIR 31:19 Removed trailing space in p~: He doesn’t breathe heavily in his bed.

SIR 31:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Healthy sleep comes from moderate eating.

SIR 31:20 Removed trailing space in p~: He rises early, and his wits are with him.

SIR 31:20 Removed trailing space in p~: The pain of wakefulness, colic,

SIR 31:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and griping are with an insatiable man.

SIR 31:21 Removed trailing space in v~: And if you have been forced to eat,

SIR 31:21 Removed trailing space in p~: rise up in the middle of it, and you shall have rest.

SIR 31:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Hear me, my son, and don’t despise me,

SIR 31:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and in the end you will appreciate my words.

SIR 31:22 Removed trailing space in p~: In all your works be skilful,

SIR 31:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and no disease will come to you.

SIR 31:23 Removed trailing space in v~: People bless him who is liberal with his food.

SIR 31:23 Removed trailing space in p~: The testimony of his excellence will be believed.

SIR 31:24 Removed trailing space in v~: The city will murmer at him who is a stingy with his food.

SIR 31:24 Removed trailing space in p~: The testimony of his stinginess will be accurate.

SIR 31:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t show yourself valiant in wine,

SIR 31:25 Removed trailing space in p~: for wine has destroyed many.

SIR 31:26 Removed trailing space in v~: The furnace tests the temper of steel by dipping;

SIR 31:26 Removed trailing space in p~: so does wine test hearts in the quarrelling of the proud.

SIR 31:27 Removed trailing space in v~: Wine is as good as life to men,

SIR 31:27 Removed trailing space in p~: if you drink it in moderation.

SIR 31:27 Removed trailing space in p~: What life is there to a man who is without wine?

SIR 31:27 Removed trailing space in p~: It has been created to make men glad.

SIR 31:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Wine drunk in season and in moderation

SIR 31:28 Removed trailing space in p~: is joy of heart and gladness of soul:

SIR 31:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Wine drunk excessively is bitterness of soul,

SIR 31:29 Removed trailing space in p~: with provocation and conflict.

SIR 31:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Drunkenness increases the rage of a fool to his hurt.

SIR 31:30 Removed trailing space in p~: It diminishes strength and adds wounds.

SIR 31:31 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t rebuke your neighbour at a banquet of wine.

SIR 31:31 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t despise him in his mirth.

SIR 31:31 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t speak a word of reproach to him.

SIR 31:31 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t distress him by making demands of him.

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SIR 32:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Have they made you ruler of a feast?

SIR 32:1 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be lifted up.

SIR 32:1 Removed trailing space in p~: Be amongst them as one of them.

SIR 32:1 Removed trailing space in p~: Take care of them first, and then sit down.

SIR 32:2 Removed trailing space in v~: And when you have done all your duties, take your place,

SIR 32:2 Removed trailing space in p~: that you may be gladdened on their account,

SIR 32:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and receive a wreath for your good service.

SIR 32:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge;

SIR 32:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t interrupt the music.

SIR 32:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music.

SIR 32:4 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.

SIR 32:5 Removed trailing space in v~: As a ruby signet in a setting of gold,

SIR 32:5 Removed trailing space in p~: so is a music concert at a wine banquet.

SIR 32:6 Removed trailing space in v~: As an emerald signet in a work of gold,

SIR 32:6 Removed trailing space in p~: so is musical melody with pleasant wine.

SIR 32:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Speak, young man, if you are obliged to,

SIR 32:7 Removed trailing space in p~: but no more than twice, and only if asked.

SIR 32:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Sum up your speech, many things in few words.

SIR 32:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue.

SIR 32:9 Removed trailing space in v~: When amongst great men, don’t behave as their equal.

SIR 32:9 Removed trailing space in p~: When another is speaking, don’t babble.

SIR 32:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Lightning speeds before thunder.

SIR 32:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Approval goes before one who is modest.

SIR 32:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Rise up in good time, and don’t be last.

SIR 32:11 Removed trailing space in p~: Go home quickly and don’t loiter

SIR 32:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Amuse yourself there and do what is in your heart.

SIR 32:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t sin by proud speech.

SIR 32:13 Removed trailing space in v~: For these things bless your Maker,

SIR 32:13 Removed trailing space in p~: who gives you to drink freely of his good things.

SIR 32:14 Removed trailing space in v~: He who fears the Lord will receive discipline.

SIR 32:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Those who seek him early will find favour.

SIR 32:15 Removed trailing space in v~: He who seeks the law shall be filled with it,

SIR 32:15 Removed trailing space in p~: but the hypocrite will stumble at it.

SIR 32:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who fear the Lord will find true judgement,

SIR 32:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and will kindle righteous acts like a light.

SIR 32:17 Removed trailing space in v~: A sinful man shuns reproof,

SIR 32:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and will find a judgement according to his will.

SIR 32:18 Removed trailing space in v~: A sensible person won’t neglect a thought.

SIR 32:18 Removed trailing space in p~: An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear,

SIR 32:18 Removed trailing space in p~: even after he has done a thing by himself without counsel.

SIR 32:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Do nothing without counsel,

SIR 32:19 Removed trailing space in p~: but when you have acted, don’t regret it.

SIR 32:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t go in a way of conflict.

SIR 32:20 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t stumble in stony places.

SIR 32:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road.

SIR 32:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Beware of your own children.

SIR 32:23 Removed trailing space in v~: In every work guard your own soul,

SIR 32:23 Removed trailing space in p~: for this is the keeping of the commandments.

SIR 32:24 Removed trailing space in v~: He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment.

SIR 32:24 Removed trailing space in p~: He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss.

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SIR 33:1 Removed trailing space in v~: No evil will happen to him who fears the Lord,

SIR 33:1 Removed trailing space in p~: but in trials once and again he will deliver him.

SIR 33:2 Removed trailing space in v~: A wise man will not hate the law,

SIR 33:2 Removed trailing space in p~: but he who is a hypocrite about it is like a boat in a storm.

SIR 33:3 Removed trailing space in v~: A man of understanding will put his trust in the law.

SIR 33:3 Removed trailing space in p~: And the law is faithful to him, as when one asks a divine oracle.

SIR 33:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Prepare your speech, and so you will be heard.

SIR 33:4 Removed trailing space in p~: Bind up instruction, and make your answer.

SIR 33:5 Removed trailing space in v~: The heart of a fool is like a cartwheel.

SIR 33:5 Removed trailing space in p~: His thoughts are like a rolling axle.

SIR 33:6 Removed trailing space in v~: A stallion horse is like a mocking friend.

SIR 33:6 Removed trailing space in p~: He neighs under every one who sits upon him.

SIR 33:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Why does one day excel another,

SIR 33:7 Removed trailing space in p~: when all the light of every day in the year is from the sun?

SIR 33:8 Removed trailing space in v~: They were distinguished by the Lord’s knowledge,

SIR 33:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and he varied seasons and feasts.

SIR 33:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Some of them he exalted and hallowed,

SIR 33:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and some of them he has made ordinary days.

SIR 33:10 Removed trailing space in v~: And all men are from the ground.

SIR 33:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Adam was created from dust.

SIR 33:11 Removed trailing space in v~: In the abundance of his knowledge the Lord distinguished them,

SIR 33:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and made their ways different.

SIR 33:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Some of them he blessed and exalted,

SIR 33:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and some of them he made holy and brought near to himself.

SIR 33:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Some of them he cursed and brought low,

SIR 33:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and overthrew them from their place.

SIR 33:13 Removed trailing space in v~: As the clay of the potter in his hand,

SIR 33:13 Removed trailing space in p~: all his ways are according to his good pleasure,

SIR 33:13 Removed trailing space in p~: so men are in the hand of him who made them,

SIR 33:13 Removed trailing space in p~: to render to them according to his judgement.

SIR 33:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Good is the opposite of evil,

SIR 33:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and life is the opposite of death;

SIR 33:14 Removed trailing space in p~: 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.

SIR 33:14 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: 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.

SIR 33:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Look upon all the works of the Most High like this,

SIR 33:15 Removed trailing space in p~: they come in pairs, one against another.

SIR 33:16 Removed trailing space in v~: I was the last on watch,

SIR 33:16 Removed trailing space in p~: like one who gleans after the grape gatherers.

SIR 33:17 Removed trailing space in v~: By the Lord’s blessing I arrived before them,

SIR 33:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and filled my winepress like one who gathers grapes.

SIR 33:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Consider that I laboured not for myself alone,

SIR 33:18 Removed trailing space in p~: but for all those who seek instruction.

SIR 33:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Hear me, you great men of the people,

SIR 33:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and listen with your ears, you rulers of the congregation.

SIR 33:20 Removed trailing space in v~: To son and wife, to brother and friend,

SIR 33:20 Removed trailing space in p~: don’t give power over yourself while you live,

SIR 33:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t give your goods to another,

SIR 33:20 Removed trailing space in p~: lest you regret it and must ask for them.

SIR 33:21 Removed trailing space in v~: While you still live and breath is in you,

SIR 33:21 Removed trailing space in p~: don’t give yourself over to anybody.

SIR 33:22 Removed trailing space in v~: For it is better that your children should ask from you

SIR 33:22 Removed trailing space in p~: than that you should look to the hand of your children.

SIR 33:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Excel in all your works.

SIR 33:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t bring a stain on your honour.

SIR 33:24 Removed trailing space in v~: In the day that you end the days of your life,

SIR 33:24 Removed trailing space in p~: in the time of death, distribute your inheritance.

SIR 33:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Fodder, a stick, and burdens are for a donkey.

SIR 33:25 Removed trailing space in p~: Bread, discipline, and work are for a servant.

SIR 33:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Set your slave to work, and you will find rest.

SIR 33:26 Removed trailing space in p~: Leave his hands idle, and he will seek liberty.

SIR 33:27 Removed trailing space in v~: Yoke and thong will bow the neck.

SIR 33:27 Removed trailing space in p~: For an evil slave there are racks and tortures.

SIR 33:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Send him to labour, that he not be idle,

SIR 33:28 Removed trailing space in p~: for idleness teaches much mischief.

SIR 33:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Set him to work, as is fit for him.

SIR 33:29 Removed trailing space in p~: If he doesn’t obey, make his fetters heavy.

SIR 33:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be excessive towards any.

SIR 33:30 Removed trailing space in p~: Do nothing unjust.

SIR 33:31 Removed trailing space in v~: If you have a slave, treat him like yourself,

SIR 33:31 Removed trailing space in p~: because you have bought him with blood.

SIR 33:32 Removed trailing space in v~: If you have a slave, treat him like yourself.

SIR 33:32 Removed trailing space in p~: For like your own soul, you will need him.

SIR 33:32 Removed trailing space in p~: If you treat him ill, and he departs and runs away,

SIR 33:33 Removed trailing space in v~: which way will you go to seek him?

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SIR 34:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Vain and false hopes are for a man void of understanding.

SIR 34:1 Removed trailing space in p~: Dreams give wings to fools.

SIR 34:2 Removed trailing space in v~: As one who grasps at a shadow and follows after the wind,

SIR 34:2 Removed trailing space in p~: so is he who sets his mind on dreams.

SIR 34:3 Removed trailing space in v~: The vision of dreams is a reflection,

SIR 34:3 Removed trailing space in p~: the likeness of a face near a face.

SIR 34:4 Removed trailing space in v~: From an unclean thing what can be cleansed?

SIR 34:4 Removed trailing space in p~: From that which is false what can be true?

SIR 34:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Divinations, and soothsayings, and dreams, are vain.

SIR 34:5 Removed trailing space in p~: The heart has fantasies like a woman in labour.

SIR 34:6 Removed trailing space in v~: If they are not sent in a visitation from the Most High,

SIR 34:6 Removed trailing space in p~: don’t give your heart to them.

SIR 34:7 Removed trailing space in v~: For dreams have led many astray.

SIR 34:7 Removed trailing space in p~: They have failed by putting their hope in them.

SIR 34:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Without lying the law will be fulfilled.

SIR 34:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Wisdom is complete in a faithful mouth.

SIR 34:9 Removed trailing space in v~: A well-instructed man knows many things.

SIR 34:9 Removed trailing space in p~: He who has much experience will declare understanding.

SIR 34:10 Removed trailing space in v~: He who has no experience knows few things.

SIR 34:10 Removed trailing space in p~: But he who has travelled increases cleverness.

SIR 34:11 Removed trailing space in v~: I have seen many things in my travels.

SIR 34:11 Removed trailing space in p~: My understanding is more than my words.

SIR 34:12 Removed trailing space in v~: I was often in danger even to death.

SIR 34:12 Removed trailing space in p~: I was preserved because of these experiences.

SIR 34:13 Removed trailing space in v~: The spirit of those who fear the Lord will live,

SIR 34:13 Removed trailing space in p~: for their hope is in him who saves them.

SIR 34:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Whoever fears the Lord won’t be afraid, and won’t be a coward,

SIR 34:14 Removed trailing space in p~: for he is his hope.

SIR 34:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Blessed is the soul of him who fears the Lord.

SIR 34:15 Removed trailing space in p~: To whom does he give heed? Who is his support?

SIR 34:16 Removed trailing space in v~: The eyes of the Lord are on those who love him,

SIR 34:16 Removed trailing space in p~: a mighty protection and strong support,

SIR 34:16 Removed trailing space in p~: a cover from the hot blast, a shade from the noonday sun,

SIR 34:16 Removed trailing space in p~: a guard from stumbling, and a help from falling.

SIR 34:17 Removed trailing space in v~: He raises up the soul, and enlightens the eyes.

SIR 34:17 Removed trailing space in p~: He gives health, life, and blessing.

SIR 34:18 Removed trailing space in v~: He who sacrifices a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery.

SIR 34:18 Removed trailing space in p~: The mockeries of wicked men are not acceptable.

SIR 34:19 Removed trailing space in v~: The Most High has no pleasure in the offerings of the ungodly,

SIR 34:19 Removed trailing space in p~: Neither is he pacified for sins by the multitude of sacrifices.

SIR 34:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Like one who kills a son before his father’s eyes

SIR 34:20 Removed trailing space in p~: is he who brings a sacrifice from the goods of the poor.

SIR 34:21 Removed trailing space in v~: The bread of the needy is the life of the poor.

SIR 34:21 Removed trailing space in p~: He who deprives him of it is a man of blood.

SIR 34:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Like one who murders his neighbour is he who takes away his living.

SIR 34:22 Removed trailing space in p~: Like a shedder of blood is he who deprives a hireling of his hire.

SIR 34:23 Removed trailing space in v~: When one builds, and another pulls down,

SIR 34:23 Removed trailing space in p~: what profit do they have but toil?

SIR 34:24 Removed trailing space in v~: When one prays, and another curses,

SIR 34:24 Removed trailing space in p~: whose voice will the Lord listen to?

SIR 34:25 Removed trailing space in v~: He who washes himself after touching a dead body, and touches it again,

SIR 34:25 Removed trailing space in p~: what does he gain by his washing?

SIR 34:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Even so a man fasting for his sins,

SIR 34:26 Removed trailing space in p~: and going again, and doing the same,

SIR 34:26 Removed trailing space in p~: who will listen to his prayer?

SIR 34:26 Removed trailing space in p~: What profit does he have in his humiliation?

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SIR 35:1 Removed trailing space in v~: He who keeps the law multiplies offerings.

SIR 35:1 Removed trailing space in p~: He who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.

SIR 35:2 Removed trailing space in v~: He who returns a kindness offers fine flour.

SIR 35:2 Removed trailing space in p~: He who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.

SIR 35:3 Removed trailing space in v~: To depart from wickedness pleases the Lord.

SIR 35:3 Removed trailing space in p~: To depart from unrighteousness is an atoning sacrifice.

SIR 35:4 Removed trailing space in v~: See that you don’t appear in the presence of the Lord empty.

SIR 35:5 Removed trailing space in v~: For all these things are done because of the commandment.

SIR 35:6 Removed trailing space in v~: The offering of the righteous enriches the altar.

SIR 35:6 Removed trailing space in p~: The sweet fragrance of it is before the Most High.

SIR 35:7 Removed trailing space in v~: The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable.

SIR 35:7 Removed trailing space in p~: It won’t be forgotten.

SIR 35:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Glorify the Lord with generosity.

SIR 35:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t reduce the first fruits of your hands.

SIR 35:9 Removed trailing space in v~: In every gift show a cheerful countenance,

SIR 35:9 Removed trailing space in p~: And dedicate your tithe with gladness.

SIR 35:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Give to the Most High according as he has given.

SIR 35:10 Removed trailing space in p~: As your hand has found, give generously.

SIR 35:11 Removed trailing space in v~: For the Lord repays,

SIR 35:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and he will repay you sevenfold.

SIR 35:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t plan to bribe him with gifts, for he will not receive them.

SIR 35:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t set your mind on an unrighteous sacrifice,

SIR 35:12 Removed trailing space in p~: For the Lord is the judge,

SIR 35:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and with him is no respect of persons.

SIR 35:13 Removed trailing space in v~: He won’t accept any person against a poor man.

SIR 35:13 Removed trailing space in p~: He will listen to the prayer of him who is wronged.

SIR 35:14 Removed trailing space in v~: He will in no way despise the supplication of the fatherless

SIR 35:14 Removed trailing space in p~: or the widow, when she pours out her tale.

SIR 35:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t the tears of the widow run down her cheek?

SIR 35:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Isn’t her cry against him who has caused them to fall?

SIR 35:16 Removed trailing space in v~: He who serves God according to his good pleasure will be accepted.

SIR 35:16 Removed trailing space in p~: His supplication will reach to the clouds.

SIR 35:17 Removed trailing space in v~: The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds.

SIR 35:17 Removed trailing space in p~: until it comes near, he will not be comforted.

SIR 35:17 Removed trailing space in p~: He won’t depart until the Most High visits

SIR 35:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and he judges righteously and executes judgement.

SIR 35:18 Removed trailing space in v~: And the Lord will not be slack, neither will he be patient towards them,

SIR 35:18 Removed trailing space in p~: until he has crushed the loins of the unmerciful.

SIR 35:18 Removed trailing space in p~: He will repay vengeance to the heathen

SIR 35:18 Removed trailing space in p~: until he has taken away the multitude of the arrogant

SIR 35:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and broken in pieces the sceptres of the unrighteous,

SIR 35:19 Removed trailing space in v~: until he has rendered to every man according to his deeds,

SIR 35:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and repaid the works of men according to their plans,

SIR 35:19 Removed trailing space in p~: until he has judged the cause of his people,

SIR 35:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and he will make them rejoice in his mercy.

SIR 35:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Mercy is as welcome in the time of his affliction,

SIR 35:20 Removed trailing space in p~: as clouds of rain in the time of drought.

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SIR 36:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Have mercy upon us, O Lord the God of all, and look at us with favour;

SIR 36:2 Removed trailing space in v~: 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*

SIR 36:2 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: 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*

SIR 36:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Lift up your hand against the foreign nations

SIR 36:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and let them see your mighty power.

SIR 36:4 Removed trailing space in v~: As you showed your holiness in us before them,

SIR 36:4 Removed trailing space in p~: so be magnified in them before us.

SIR 36:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Let them know you, as we also have known you,

SIR 36:5 Removed trailing space in p~: that there is no God but only you, O God.

SIR 36:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Show new signs, and work various wonders.

SIR 36:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Glorify your hand and your right arm.\f + \fr 36:6 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 36:6 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: Glorify your hand and your right arm.\f + \fr 36:6 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

SIR 36:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Raise up indignation and pour out wrath.

SIR 36:7 Removed trailing space in p~: Take away the adversary and destroy the enemy.

SIR 36:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Hasten the time and remember your oath.

SIR 36:8 Removed trailing space in p~: Let them declare your mighty works.

SIR 36:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Let him who escapes be devoured by raging fire.

SIR 36:9 Removed trailing space in p~: May those who harm your people find destruction.

SIR 36:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Crush the heads of the rulers of the enemies

SIR 36:10 Removed trailing space in p~: who say, “There is no one but ourselves.”

SIR 36:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Gather all the tribes of Jacob together,

SIR 36:11 Removed trailing space in p~: 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.

SIR 36:11 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: 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.

SIR 36:12 Removed trailing space in v~: O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by your name,

SIR 36:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and upon Israel, whom you likened to a firstborn.

SIR 36:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Have compassion upon the city of your sanctuary,

SIR 36:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Jerusalem, the place of your rest.

SIR 36:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Fill Zion. Exalt your oracles

SIR 36:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and fill your people with your glory.

SIR 36:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Give testimony to those who were your creatures in the beginning,

SIR 36:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and fulfil the prophecies that have been spoken in your name.

SIR 36:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Reward those who wait for you,

SIR 36:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and men will put their trust in your prophets.

SIR 36:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Listen, O Lord, to the prayer of your servants,

SIR 36:17 Removed trailing space in p~: according to the blessing of Aaron concerning your people;

SIR 36:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and all those who are on the earth will know

SIR 36:17 Removed trailing space in p~: that you are the Lord, the\f + \fr 36:17 \ft Gr. \fqa God of the ages.\f* eternal God.

SIR 36:18 Removed trailing space in v~: The belly will eat any food,

SIR 36:18 Removed trailing space in p~: but one food is better than another.

SIR 36:19 Removed trailing space in v~: The mouth tastes meats taken in hunting,

SIR 36:19 Removed trailing space in p~: so does an understanding heart detect false speech.

SIR 36:20 Removed trailing space in v~: A contrary heart will cause heaviness.

SIR 36:20 Removed trailing space in p~: A man of experience will pay him back.

SIR 36:21 Removed trailing space in v~: A woman will receive any man,

SIR 36:21 Removed trailing space in p~: but one daughter is better than another.

SIR 36:22 Removed trailing space in v~: The beauty of a woman cheers the countenance.

SIR 36:22 Removed trailing space in p~: A man desires nothing more.

SIR 36:23 Removed trailing space in v~: If kindness and humility are on her tongue,

SIR 36:23 Removed trailing space in p~: her husband is not like other sons of men.

SIR 36:24 Removed trailing space in v~: He who gets a wife gets his richest treasure,

SIR 36:24 Removed trailing space in p~: a help meet for him and a pillar of support.

SIR 36:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Where no hedge is, the property will be plundered.

SIR 36:25 Removed trailing space in p~: He who has no wife will mourn as he wanders.

SIR 36:26 Removed trailing space in v~: For who would trust a nimble robber who skips from city to city?

SIR 36:26 Removed trailing space in p~: Even so, who would trust a man who has no nest, and lodges wherever he finds himself at nightfall?

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SIR 37:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Every friend will say, “I also am his friend”;

SIR 37:1 Removed trailing space in p~: but there is a friend which is only a friend in name.

SIR 37:2 Removed trailing space in v~: Isn’t there a grief in it even to death

SIR 37:2 Removed trailing space in p~: when a companion and friend is turned into an enemy?

SIR 37:3 Removed trailing space in v~: O wicked imagination, why were you formed

SIR 37:3 Removed trailing space in p~: to cover the dry land with deceit?

SIR 37:4 Removed trailing space in v~: There is a companion who rejoices in the gladness of a friend,

SIR 37:4 Removed trailing space in p~: but in time of affliction will be against him.

SIR 37:5 Removed trailing space in v~: There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labours with his friend,

SIR 37:5 Removed trailing space in p~: yet in the face of battle will carry his buckler.

SIR 37:6 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t forget a friend in your soul.

SIR 37:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be unmindful of him in your riches.

SIR 37:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Every counsellor extols counsel,

SIR 37:7 Removed trailing space in p~: but some give counsel in their own interest.

SIR 37:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Let your soul beware of a counsellor,

SIR 37:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and know in advance what is his interest

SIR 37:8 Removed trailing space in p~: (for he will take counsel for himself),

SIR 37:8 Removed trailing space in p~: lest he cast the lot against you,

SIR 37:9 Removed trailing space in v~: and say to you, “Your way is good.”

SIR 37:9 Removed trailing space in p~: Then he will stand near you, to see what will happen to you.

SIR 37:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t take counsel with one who looks askance at you.

SIR 37:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Hide your counsel from those who are jealous of you.

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t consult with a woman about her rival,

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in p~: with a coward about war,

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in p~: with a merchant about business,

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in p~: with a buyer about selling,

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in p~: with an envious man about thankfulness,

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in p~: with an unmerciful man about kindliness,

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in p~: with a sluggard about any kind of work,

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in p~: with a hireling in your house about finishing his work,

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in p~: or with an idle servant about much business.

SIR 37:11 Removed trailing space in p~: Pay no attention to these in any matter of counsel.

SIR 37:12 Removed trailing space in v~: But rather be continually with a godly man,

SIR 37:12 Removed trailing space in p~: whom you know to be a keeper of the commandments,

SIR 37:12 Removed trailing space in p~: who in his soul is as your own soul,

SIR 37:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and who will grieve with you, if you fail.

SIR 37:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Make the counsel of your heart stand,

SIR 37:13 Removed trailing space in p~: for there is no one more faithful to you than it.

SIR 37:14 Removed trailing space in v~: For a man’s soul is sometimes inclined to inform him

SIR 37:14 Removed trailing space in p~: better than seven watchmen who sit on high on a watch-tower.

SIR 37:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Above all this ask the Most High

SIR 37:15 Removed trailing space in p~: that he may direct your way in truth.

SIR 37:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Let reason be the beginning of every work.

SIR 37:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Let counsel go before every action.

SIR 37:17 Removed trailing space in v~: As a token of the changing of the heart,

SIR 37:18 Removed trailing space in v~: four kinds of things rise up:

SIR 37:18 Removed trailing space in p~: good and evil, life and death.

SIR 37:18 Removed trailing space in p~: That which rules over them continually is the tongue.

SIR 37:19 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who is clever and the instructor of many,

SIR 37:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and yet is unprofitable to his own soul.

SIR 37:20 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who is subtle in words, and is hated.

SIR 37:20 Removed trailing space in p~: He will be destitute of all food.

SIR 37:21 Removed trailing space in v~: For grace was not given to him from the Lord,

SIR 37:21 Removed trailing space in p~: because he is deprived of all wisdom.

SIR 37:22 Removed trailing space in v~: There is one who is wise to his own soul;

SIR 37:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth.

SIR 37:23 Removed trailing space in v~: A wise man will instruct his own people.

SIR 37:23 Removed trailing space in p~: The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy.

SIR 37:24 Removed trailing space in v~: A wise man will be filled with blessing.

SIR 37:24 Removed trailing space in p~: All those who see him will call him happy.

SIR 37:25 Removed trailing space in v~: The life of a man is counted by days.

SIR 37:25 Removed trailing space in p~: The days of Israel are innumerable.

SIR 37:26 Removed trailing space in v~: The wise man will inherit confidence amongst his people.

SIR 37:26 Removed trailing space in p~: His name will live forever.

SIR 37:27 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, test your soul in your life.

SIR 37:27 Removed trailing space in p~: See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it.

SIR 37:28 Removed trailing space in v~: For not all things are profitable for all men.

SIR 37:28 Removed trailing space in p~: Not every soul has pleasure in everything.

SIR 37:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be insatiable in any luxury.

SIR 37:29 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be greedy in the things that you eat.

SIR 37:30 Removed trailing space in v~: For overeating brings disease,

SIR 37:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and gluttony causes nausea.

SIR 37:31 Removed trailing space in v~: Because of gluttony, many have perished,

SIR 37:31 Removed trailing space in p~: but he who takes heed shall prolong his life.

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SIR 38:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Honour a physician according to your need with the honours due to him,

SIR 38:1 Removed trailing space in p~: for truly the Lord has created him.

SIR 38:2 Removed trailing space in v~: For healing comes from the Most High,

SIR 38:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and he shall receive a gift from the king.

SIR 38:3 Removed trailing space in v~: The skill of the physician will lift up his head.

SIR 38:3 Removed trailing space in p~: He will be admired in the sight of great men.

SIR 38:4 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord created medicines out of the earth.

SIR 38:4 Removed trailing space in p~: A prudent man will not despise them.

SIR 38:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Wasn’t water made sweet with wood,

SIR 38:5 Removed trailing space in p~: that its power might be known?

SIR 38:6 Removed trailing space in v~: He gave men skill

SIR 38:6 Removed trailing space in p~: that he might be glorified in his marvellous works.

SIR 38:7 Removed trailing space in v~: With them he heals

SIR 38:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and takes away pain.

SIR 38:8 Removed trailing space in v~: With these, the pharmacist makes a mixture.

SIR 38:8 Removed trailing space in p~: God’s works won’t be brought to an end.

SIR 38:8 Removed trailing space in p~: From him, peace is upon the face of the earth.

SIR 38:9 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, in your sickness don’t be negligent,

SIR 38:9 Removed trailing space in p~: but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you.

SIR 38:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Put away wrong doing, and direct your hands in righteousness.

SIR 38:10 Removed trailing space in p~: Cleanse your heart from all sin.

SIR 38:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Give a sweet savour and a memorial of fine flour,

SIR 38:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and pour oil on your offering, according to your means.

SIR 38:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Then give place to the physician, for truly the Lord has created him.

SIR 38:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t let him leave you, for you need him.

SIR 38:13 Removed trailing space in v~: There is a time when in recovery is in their hands.

SIR 38:14 Removed trailing space in v~: For they also shall ask the Lord

SIR 38:14 Removed trailing space in p~: to prosper them in diagnosis and in healing for the maintenance of life.

SIR 38:15 Removed trailing space in v~: He who sins before his Maker,

SIR 38:15 Removed trailing space in p~: let him fall into the hands of the physician.

SIR 38:16 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, let your tears fall over the dead,

SIR 38:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and as one who suffers grievously, begin lamentation.

SIR 38:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Wind up his body with due honour.

SIR 38:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t neglect his burial.

SIR 38:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Make bitter weeping and make passionate wailing.

SIR 38:17 Removed trailing space in p~: Let your mourning be according to his merit,

SIR 38:17 Removed trailing space in p~: for one day or two, lest you be spoken evil of;

SIR 38:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and so be comforted for your sorrow.

SIR 38:18 Removed trailing space in v~: For from sorrow comes death.

SIR 38:18 Removed trailing space in p~: Sorrow of heart saps one’s strength.

SIR 38:19 Removed trailing space in v~: In calamity, sorrow also remains.

SIR 38:19 Removed trailing space in p~: A poor man’s life is grievous to the heart.

SIR 38:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t give your heart to sorrow.

SIR 38:20 Removed trailing space in p~: Put it away, remembering the end.

SIR 38:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t forget it, for there is no returning again.

SIR 38:21 Removed trailing space in p~: You do him no good, and you would harm yourself.

SIR 38:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Remember his end, for so also will yours be:

SIR 38:22 Removed trailing space in p~: yesterday for me, and today for you.

SIR 38:23 Removed trailing space in v~: When the dead is at rest, let his remembrance rest.

SIR 38:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Be comforted for him when his spirit departs from him.

SIR 38:24 Removed trailing space in v~: The wisdom of the scribe comes by the opportunity of leisure.

SIR 38:24 Removed trailing space in p~: He who has little business can become wise.

SIR 38:25 Removed trailing space in v~: How could he become wise who holds the plough,

SIR 38:25 Removed trailing space in p~: who glories in the shaft of the goad,

SIR 38:25 Removed trailing space in p~: who drives oxen and is occupied in their labours,

SIR 38:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and who mostly talks about bulls?

SIR 38:26 Removed trailing space in v~: He will set his heart upon turning his furrows.

SIR 38:26 Removed trailing space in p~: His lack of sleep is to give his heifers their fodder.

SIR 38:27 Removed trailing space in v~: So is every craftsman and master artisan

SIR 38:27 Removed trailing space in p~: who passes his time by night as by day,

SIR 38:27 Removed trailing space in p~: those who cut engravings of signets.

SIR 38:27 Removed trailing space in p~: His diligence is to make great variety.

SIR 38:27 Removed trailing space in p~: He sets his heart to preserve likeness in his portraiture,

SIR 38:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and is careful to finish his work.

SIR 38:28 Removed trailing space in v~: So too is the smith sitting by the anvil

SIR 38:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and considering the unwrought iron.

SIR 38:28 Removed trailing space in p~: The smoke of the fire will waste his flesh.

SIR 38:28 Removed trailing space in p~: He toils in the heat of the furnace.

SIR 38:28 Removed trailing space in p~: The noise of the hammer deafens his ear.

SIR 38:28 Removed trailing space in p~: His eyes are upon the pattern of the object.

SIR 38:28 Removed trailing space in p~: He will set his heart upon perfecting his works.

SIR 38:28 Removed trailing space in p~: He will be careful to adorn them perfectly.

SIR 38:29 Removed trailing space in v~: So is the potter sitting at his work

SIR 38:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and turning the wheel around with his feet,

SIR 38:29 Removed trailing space in p~: who is always anxiously set at his work.

SIR 38:29 Removed trailing space in p~: He produces his handiwork in quantity.

SIR 38:30 Removed trailing space in v~: He will fashion the clay with his arm

SIR 38:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and will bend its strength in front of his feet.

SIR 38:30 Removed trailing space in p~: He will apply his heart to finish the glazing.

SIR 38:30 Removed trailing space in p~: He will be careful to clean the kiln.

SIR 38:31 Removed trailing space in v~: All these put their trust in their hands.

SIR 38:31 Removed trailing space in p~: Each becomes skilful in his own work.

SIR 38:32 Removed trailing space in v~: Without these no city would be inhabited.

SIR 38:32 Removed trailing space in p~: Men wouldn’t reside as foreigners or walk up and down there.

SIR 38:33 Removed trailing space in v~: They won’t be sought for in the council of the people.

SIR 38:33 Removed trailing space in p~: They won’t mount on high in the assembly.

SIR 38:33 Removed trailing space in p~: They won’t sit on the seat of the judge.

SIR 38:33 Removed trailing space in p~: They won’t understand the covenant of judgement.

SIR 38:33 Removed trailing space in p~: Neither will they declare instruction and judgement.

SIR 38:33 Removed trailing space in p~: They won’t be found where parables are.

SIR 38:34 Removed trailing space in v~: But they will maintain the fabric of the age.

SIR 38:34 Removed trailing space in p~: Their prayer is in the handiwork of their craft.

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SIR 39:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Not so he who has applied his soul

SIR 39:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and meditates in the law of the Most High.

SIR 39:1 Removed trailing space in p~: He will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients

SIR 39:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and will be occupied with prophecies.

SIR 39:2 Removed trailing space in v~: He will keep the sayings of the men of renown

SIR 39:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and will enter in amidst the subtleties of parables.

SIR 39:3 Removed trailing space in v~: He will seek out the hidden meaning of proverbs

SIR 39:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and be conversant in the dark sayings of parables.

SIR 39:4 Removed trailing space in v~: He will serve amongst great men

SIR 39:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and appear before him who rules.

SIR 39:4 Removed trailing space in p~: He will travel through the land of foreign nations,

SIR 39:4 Removed trailing space in p~: for he has learnt what is good and evil amongst men.

SIR 39:5 Removed trailing space in v~: He will apply his heart to return early to the Lord who made him,

SIR 39:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and will make supplication before the Most High,

SIR 39:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and will open his mouth in prayer,

SIR 39:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and will ask for pardon for his sins.

SIR 39:6 Removed trailing space in v~: If the great Lord wills,

SIR 39:6 Removed trailing space in p~: he will be filled with the spirit of understanding;

SIR 39:6 Removed trailing space in p~: he will pour forth the words of his wisdom

SIR 39:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and in prayer give thanks to the Lord.

SIR 39:7 Removed trailing space in v~: He will direct his counsel and knowledge,

SIR 39:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and he will meditate in his secrets.

SIR 39:8 Removed trailing space in v~: He will show the instruction which he has been taught

SIR 39:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and will glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.

SIR 39:9 Removed trailing space in v~: Many will commend his understanding.

SIR 39:9 Removed trailing space in p~: So long as the world endures, it won’t be blotted out.

SIR 39:9 Removed trailing space in p~: His memory won’t depart.

SIR 39:9 Removed trailing space in p~: His name will live from generation to generation.

SIR 39:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Nations will declare his wisdom.

SIR 39:10 Removed trailing space in p~: The congregation will proclaim his praise.

SIR 39:11 Removed trailing space in v~: If he continues, he will leave a greater name than a thousand.

SIR 39:11 Removed trailing space in p~: If he finally rests, it is enough for him.

SIR 39:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Yet more I will utter, which I have thought about.

SIR 39:12 Removed trailing space in p~: I am filled like the full moon.

SIR 39:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Listen to me, you holy children,

SIR 39:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and bud forth like a rose growing by a brook of water.

SIR 39:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Give a sweet fragrance like frankincense.

SIR 39:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Put forth flowers like a lily.

SIR 39:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Scatter a sweet smell and sing a song of praise.

SIR 39:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Bless the Lord for all his works!

SIR 39:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Magnify his name

SIR 39:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and give utterance to his praise

SIR 39:15 Removed trailing space in p~: with the songs on your lips and with harps!

SIR 39:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Say this when you utter his praise:

SIR 39:16 Removed trailing space in v~: All the works of the Lord are exceedingly good,

SIR 39:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and every command will be done in its time.

SIR 39:17 Removed trailing space in v~: No one can say, “What is this?” “Why is that?”

SIR 39:17 Removed trailing space in p~: for at the proper time they will all be sought out.

SIR 39:17 Removed trailing space in p~: At his word, the waters stood as a heap,

SIR 39:17 Removed trailing space in p~: as did the reservoirs of water at the word of his mouth.

SIR 39:18 Removed trailing space in v~: At his command all his good pleasure is fulfilled.

SIR 39:18 Removed trailing space in p~: There is no one who can hinder his salvation.

SIR 39:19 Removed trailing space in v~: The works of all flesh are before him.

SIR 39:19 Removed trailing space in p~: It’s impossible to be hidden from his eyes.

SIR 39:20 Removed trailing space in v~: He sees from everlasting to everlasting.

SIR 39:20 Removed trailing space in p~: There is nothing too wonderful for him.

SIR 39:21 Removed trailing space in v~: No one can say, “What is this?” “Why is that?”

SIR 39:21 Removed trailing space in p~: for all things are created for their own uses.

SIR 39:22 Removed trailing space in v~: His blessing covered the dry land as a river

SIR 39:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and saturated it as a flood.

SIR 39:23 Removed trailing space in v~: As he has made the waters salty,

SIR 39:23 Removed trailing space in p~: so the heathen will inherit his wrath.

SIR 39:24 Removed trailing space in v~: His ways are plain to the holy.

SIR 39:24 Removed trailing space in p~: They are stumbling blocks to the wicked.

SIR 39:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Good things are created from the beginning for the good.

SIR 39:25 Removed trailing space in p~: So are evil things for sinners.

SIR 39:26 Removed trailing space in v~: The main things necessary for the life of man

SIR 39:26 Removed trailing space in p~: are water, fire, iron, salt,

SIR 39:26 Removed trailing space in p~: wheat flour, and honey, milk,

SIR 39:26 Removed trailing space in p~: the blood of the grape, oil, and clothing.

SIR 39:27 Removed trailing space in v~: All these things are for good to the godly,

SIR 39:27 Removed trailing space in p~: but for sinners, they will be turned into evils.

SIR 39:28 Removed trailing space in v~: There are winds that are created for vengeance,

SIR 39:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and in their fury they lay on their scourges heavily.

SIR 39:28 Removed trailing space in p~: In the time of reckoning, they pour out their strength,

SIR 39:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and will appease the wrath of him who made them.

SIR 39:29 Removed trailing space in v~: Fire, hail, famine, and death—

SIR 39:29 Removed trailing space in p~: all these are created for vengeance—

SIR 39:30 Removed trailing space in v~: wild beasts’ teeth, scorpions, adders,

SIR 39:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and a sword punishing the ungodly to destruction.

SIR 39:31 Removed trailing space in v~: They will rejoice in his commandment,

SIR 39:31 Removed trailing space in p~: and will be made ready upon earth when needed.

SIR 39:31 Removed trailing space in p~: In their seasons, they won’t disobey his command.

SIR 39:32 Removed trailing space in v~: Therefore from the beginning I was convinced,

SIR 39:32 Removed trailing space in p~: and I thought it through and left it in writing:

SIR 39:33 Removed trailing space in v~: All the works of the Lord are good.

SIR 39:33 Removed trailing space in p~: He will supply every need in its time.

SIR 39:34 Removed trailing space in v~: No one can say, “This is worse than that,”

SIR 39:34 Removed trailing space in p~: for they will all be well approved in their time.

SIR 39:35 Removed trailing space in v~: Now with all your hearts and voices, sing praises

SIR 39:35 Removed trailing space in p~: and bless the Lord’s name!

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SIR 40:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Great travail is created for every man.

SIR 40:1 Removed trailing space in p~: A heavy yoke is upon the sons of Adam,

SIR 40:1 Removed trailing space in p~: from the day of their coming forth from their mother’s womb,

SIR 40:1 Removed trailing space in p~: until the day for their burial in the mother of all things.

SIR 40:2 Removed trailing space in v~: The expectation of things to come, and the day of death,

SIR 40:2 Removed trailing space in p~: trouble their thoughts, and cause fear in their hearts.

SIR 40:3 Removed trailing space in v~: From him who sits on a throne of glory,

SIR 40:3 Removed trailing space in p~: even to him who is humbled in earth and ashes,

SIR 40:4 Removed trailing space in v~: from him who wears purple and a crown,

SIR 40:4 Removed trailing space in p~: even to him who is clothed in burlap,

SIR 40:5 Removed trailing space in v~: there is wrath, jealousy, trouble, unrest,

SIR 40:5 Removed trailing space in p~: fear of death, anger, and strife.

SIR 40:5 Removed trailing space in p~: In the time of rest upon his bed,

SIR 40:5 Removed trailing space in p~: his night sleep changes his knowledge.

SIR 40:6 Removed trailing space in v~: He gets little or no rest,

SIR 40:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and afterward in his sleep, as in a day of keeping watch,

SIR 40:6 Removed trailing space in p~: he is troubled in the vision of his heart,

SIR 40:6 Removed trailing space in p~: as one who has escaped from the front of battle.

SIR 40:7 Removed trailing space in v~: In the very time of his deliverance, he awakens,

SIR 40:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and marvels that the fear is nothing.

SIR 40:8 Removed trailing space in v~: To all creatures, human and animal,

SIR 40:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and upon sinners sevenfold more,

SIR 40:9 Removed trailing space in v~: come death, bloodshed, strife, sword,

SIR 40:9 Removed trailing space in p~: calamities, famine, suffering, and plague.

SIR 40:10 Removed trailing space in v~: All these things were created for the wicked,

SIR 40:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and because of them the flood came.

SIR 40:11 Removed trailing space in v~: All things that are of the earth turn to the earth again.

SIR 40:11 Removed trailing space in p~: All things that are of the waters return into the sea.

SIR 40:12 Removed trailing space in v~: All bribery and injustice will be blotted out.

SIR 40:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Good faith will stand forever.

SIR 40:13 Removed trailing space in v~: The goods of the unjust will be dried up like a river,

SIR 40:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and like a great thunder in rain will go off in noise.

SIR 40:14 Removed trailing space in v~: In opening his hands, a man will be made glad;

SIR 40:14 Removed trailing space in p~: so lawbreakers will utterly fail.

SIR 40:15 Removed trailing space in v~: The children of the ungodly won’t grow many branches,

SIR 40:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and are as unhealthy roots on a sheer rock.

SIR 40:16 Removed trailing space in v~: The reeds by every water or river bank

SIR 40:16 Removed trailing space in p~: will be plucked up before all grass.

SIR 40:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Kindness is like a garden of blessings.

SIR 40:17 Removed trailing space in p~: Almsgiving endures forever.

SIR 40:18 Removed trailing space in v~: The life of one who labours and is content will be made sweet.

SIR 40:18 Removed trailing space in p~: He who finds a treasure is better than both.

SIR 40:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Children and the building of a city establish a name.

SIR 40:19 Removed trailing space in p~: A blameless wife is better than both.

SIR 40:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Wine and music rejoice the heart.

SIR 40:20 Removed trailing space in p~: The love of wisdom is better than both.

SIR 40:21 Removed trailing space in v~: The pipe and the lute make pleasant melody.

SIR 40:21 Removed trailing space in p~: A pleasant tongue is better than both.

SIR 40:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Your eye desires grace and beauty,

SIR 40:22 Removed trailing space in p~: but the green shoots of grain more than both.

SIR 40:23 Removed trailing space in v~: A friend and a companion is always welcome,

SIR 40:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and a wife with her husband is better than both.

SIR 40:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Relatives and helpers are for a time of affliction,

SIR 40:24 Removed trailing space in p~: but almsgiving rescues better than both.

SIR 40:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Gold and silver will make the foot stand sure,

SIR 40:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and counsel is esteemed better than both.

SIR 40:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Riches and strength will lift up the heart.

SIR 40:26 Removed trailing space in p~: The fear of the Lord is better than both.

SIR 40:26 Removed trailing space in p~: There is nothing lacking in the fear of the Lord.

SIR 40:26 Removed trailing space in p~: In it, there is no need to seek help.

SIR 40:27 Removed trailing space in v~: The fear of the Lord is like a garden of blessing

SIR 40:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and covers a man more than any glory.

SIR 40:28 Removed trailing space in v~: My son, don’t lead a beggar’s life.

SIR 40:28 Removed trailing space in p~: It is better to die than to beg.

SIR 40:29 Removed trailing space in v~: A man who looks to the table of another,

SIR 40:29 Removed trailing space in p~: his life is not to be considered a life.

SIR 40:29 Removed trailing space in p~: He will pollute his soul with another person’s food,

SIR 40:29 Removed trailing space in p~: but a wise and well-instructed person will beware of that.

SIR 40:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Begging will be sweet in the mouth of the shameless,

SIR 40:30 Removed trailing space in p~: but it kindles a fire in his belly.

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SIR 41:1 Removed trailing space in v~: O death, how bitter is the memory of you to a man who is at peace in his possessions,

SIR 41:1 Removed trailing space in p~: to the man who has nothing to distract him and has prosperity in all things,

SIR 41:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and who still has strength to enjoy food!

SIR 41:2 Removed trailing space in v~: O death, your sentence is acceptable to a man who is needy and who fails in strength,

SIR 41:2 Removed trailing space in p~: who is in extreme old age, is distracted about all things,

SIR 41:2 Removed trailing space in p~: is perverse, and has lost patience!

SIR 41:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be afraid of the sentence of death.

SIR 41:3 Removed trailing space in p~: Remember those who have been before you and who come after.

SIR 41:3 Removed trailing space in p~: This is the sentence from the Lord over all flesh.

SIR 41:4 Removed trailing space in v~: And why do you refuse when it is the good pleasure of the Most High?

SIR 41:4 Removed trailing space in p~: Whether life lasts ten, or a hundred, or a thousand years,

SIR 41:4 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

SIR 41:5 Removed trailing space in v~: The children of sinners are abominable children

SIR 41:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and they frequent the dwellings of the ungodly.

SIR 41:6 Removed trailing space in v~: The inheritance of sinners’ children will perish

SIR 41:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and with their posterity will be a perpetual disgrace.

SIR 41:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Children will complain of an ungodly father,

SIR 41:7 Removed trailing space in p~: because they suffer disgrace because of him.

SIR 41:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Woe to you, ungodly men,

SIR 41:8 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

SIR 41:9 Removed trailing space in v~: If you are born, you will be born to a curse.

SIR 41:9 Removed trailing space in p~: If you die, a curse will be your portion.

SIR 41:10 Removed trailing space in v~: All things that are of the earth will go back to the earth;

SIR 41:10 Removed trailing space in p~: so the ungodly will go from a curse to perdition.

SIR 41:11 Removed trailing space in v~: The mourning of men is about their bodies;

SIR 41:11 Removed trailing space in p~: but the evil name of sinners will be blotted out.

SIR 41:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Have regard for your name,

SIR 41:12 Removed trailing space in p~: for it continues with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold.

SIR 41:13 Removed trailing space in v~: A good life has its number of days,

SIR 41:13 Removed trailing space in p~: but a good name continues forever.

SIR 41:14 Removed trailing space in v~: My children, follow instruction in peace.

SIR 41:14 Removed trailing space in p~: But wisdom that is hidden and a treasure that is not seen,

SIR 41:14 Removed trailing space in p~: what benefit is in them both?

SIR 41:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Better is a man who hides his foolishness

SIR 41:15 Removed trailing space in p~: than a man who hides his wisdom.

SIR 41:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Therefore show respect for my words;

SIR 41:16 Removed trailing space in p~: for it is not good to retain every kind of shame.

SIR 41:16 Removed trailing space in p~: Not everything is approved by all in good faith.

SIR 41:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Be ashamed of sexual immorality before father and mother,

SIR 41:17 Removed trailing space in p~: of a lie before a prince and a mighty man,

SIR 41:18 Removed trailing space in v~: of an offence before a judge and ruler,

SIR 41:18 Removed trailing space in p~: of iniquity before the congregation and the people,

SIR 41:18 Removed trailing space in p~: of unjust dealing before a partner and friend,

SIR 41:19 Removed trailing space in v~: and of theft in the place where you sojourn.

SIR 41:19 Removed trailing space in p~: Be ashamed in regard of the truth of God and his covenant,

SIR 41:19 Removed trailing space in p~: of leaning on your elbow at dinner,

SIR 41:19 Removed trailing space in p~: of contemptuous behaviour in the matter of giving and taking,

SIR 41:20 Removed trailing space in v~: of silence before those who greet you,

SIR 41:20 Removed trailing space in p~: of looking at a woman who is a prostitute,

SIR 41:21 Removed trailing space in v~: of turning away your face from a kinsman,

SIR 41:21 Removed trailing space in p~: of taking away a portion or a gift,

SIR 41:21 Removed trailing space in p~: of gazing at a woman who has a husband,

SIR 41:22 Removed trailing space in v~: of meddling with his maid—and don’t come near her bed,

SIR 41:22 Removed trailing space in p~: of abusive speech to friends—and after you have given, don’t insult,

SIR 41:23 Removed trailing space in v~: of repeating and speaking what you have heard,

SIR 41:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and of revealing of secrets.

SIR 41:24 Removed trailing space in v~: So you will be ashamed of the right things

SIR 41:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and find favour in the sight of every man.

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SIR 42:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be ashamed of these things,

SIR 42:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and don’t sin to save face:

SIR 42:2 Removed trailing space in v~: of the law of the Most High and his covenant,

SIR 42:2 Removed trailing space in p~: of judgement to do justice to the ungodly,

SIR 42:3 Removed trailing space in v~: of reckoning with a partner and with travellers,

SIR 42:3 Removed trailing space in p~: of a gift from the inheritance of friends,

SIR 42:4 Removed trailing space in v~: of exactness of scales and weights,

SIR 42:4 Removed trailing space in p~: of getting much or little,

SIR 42:5 Removed trailing space in v~: of bargaining dealing with merchants,

SIR 42:5 Removed trailing space in p~: of frequent correction of children,

SIR 42:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and of making the back of an evil slave to bleed.

SIR 42:6 Removed trailing space in v~: A seal is good where an evil wife is.

SIR 42:6 Removed trailing space in p~: Where there are many hands, lock things up.

SIR 42:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Whatever you hand over, let it be by number and weight.

SIR 42:7 Removed trailing space in p~: In giving and receiving, let all be in writing.

SIR 42:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t be ashamed to instruct the unwise and foolish,

SIR 42:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and one of extreme old age who contends with those who are young.

SIR 42:8 Removed trailing space in p~: So you will be well instructed indeed

SIR 42:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and approved in the sight of every living man.

SIR 42:9 Removed trailing space in v~: A daughter is a secret cause of wakefulness to a father.

SIR 42:9 Removed trailing space in p~: Care for her takes away sleep—

SIR 42:9 Removed trailing space in p~: in her youth, lest she pass the flower of her age;

SIR 42:9 Removed trailing space in p~: when she is married, lest she should be hated;

SIR 42:10 Removed trailing space in v~: in her virginity, lest she should be defiled and be with child in her father’s house;

SIR 42:10 Removed trailing space in p~: when she has a husband, lest she should transgress;

SIR 42:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and when she is married, lest she should be barren.

SIR 42:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Keep a strict watch over a headstrong daughter,

SIR 42:11 Removed trailing space in p~: lest she make you a laughingstock to your enemies,

SIR 42:11 Removed trailing space in p~: a byword in the city and notorious amongst the people,

SIR 42:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and shame you in public.

SIR 42:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Don’t gaze at every beautiful body.

SIR 42:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t sit in the midst of women.

SIR 42:13 Removed trailing space in v~: For from garments comes a moth,

SIR 42:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and from a woman comes a woman’s wickedness.

SIR 42:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Better is the wickedness of a man than a pleasant woman,

SIR 42:14 Removed trailing space in p~: a woman who puts you to shame and disgrace.

SIR 42:15 Removed trailing space in v~: I will make mention now of the works of the Lord,

SIR 42:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and will declare the things that I have seen.

SIR 42:15 Removed trailing space in p~: The Lord’s works are in his words.

SIR 42:16 Removed trailing space in v~: The sun that gives light looks at all things.

SIR 42:16 Removed trailing space in p~: The Lord’s work is full of his glory.

SIR 42:17 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord has not given power to the saints to declare all his marvellous works,

SIR 42:17 Removed trailing space in p~: which the Almighty Lord firmly settled,

SIR 42:17 Removed trailing space in p~: that the universe might be established in his glory.

SIR 42:18 Removed trailing space in v~: He searches out the deep and the heart.

SIR 42:18 Removed trailing space in p~: He has understanding of their secrets.

SIR 42:18 Removed trailing space in p~: For the Most High knows all knowledge.

SIR 42:18 Removed trailing space in p~: He sees the signs of the world.

SIR 42:19 Removed trailing space in v~: He declares the things that are past and the things that shall be,

SIR 42:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and reveals the traces of hidden things.

SIR 42:20 Removed trailing space in v~: No thought escapes him.

SIR 42:20 Removed trailing space in p~: There is not a word hidden from him.

SIR 42:21 Removed trailing space in v~: He has ordered the mighty works of his wisdom.

SIR 42:21 Removed trailing space in p~: He is from everlasting to everlasting.

SIR 42:21 Removed trailing space in p~: Nothing has been added to them, nor diminished from them.

SIR 42:21 Removed trailing space in p~: He had no need of any counsellor.

SIR 42:22 Removed trailing space in v~: How desirable are all his works!

SIR 42:22 Removed trailing space in p~: One may see this even in a spark.

SIR 42:23 Removed trailing space in v~: All these things live and remain forever in all manner of uses.

SIR 42:23 Removed trailing space in p~: They are all obedient.

SIR 42:24 Removed trailing space in v~: All things are in pairs, one opposite the other.

SIR 42:24 Removed trailing space in p~: He has made nothing imperfect.

SIR 42:25 Removed trailing space in v~: One thing establishes the good things of another.

SIR 42:25 Removed trailing space in p~: Who could ever see enough of his glory?

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SIR 43:1 Removed trailing space in v~: The pride of the heavenly heights is the clear sky,

SIR 43:1 Removed trailing space in p~: the appearance of heaven, in the spectacle of its glory.

SIR 43:2 Removed trailing space in v~: The sun, when it appears, bringing tidings as it rises,

SIR 43:2 Removed trailing space in p~: is a marvellous instrument, the work of the Most High.

SIR 43:3 Removed trailing space in v~: At noon, it dries up the land.

SIR 43:3 Removed trailing space in p~: Who can stand against its burning heat?

SIR 43:4 Removed trailing space in v~: A man tending a furnace is in burning heat,

SIR 43:4 Removed trailing space in p~: but the sun three times more, burning up the mountains,

SIR 43:4 Removed trailing space in p~: breathing out fiery vapours,

SIR 43:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and sending out bright beams, it blinds the eyes.

SIR 43:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Great is the Lord who made it.

SIR 43:5 Removed trailing space in p~: At his word, he hastens on its course.

SIR 43:6 Removed trailing space in v~: The moon marks the changing seasons,

SIR 43:6 Removed trailing space in p~: declares times, and is a sign for the world.

SIR 43:7 Removed trailing space in v~: From the moon is the sign of feast days,

SIR 43:7 Removed trailing space in p~: a light that wanes when it completes its course.

SIR 43:8 Removed trailing space in v~: The month is called after its name,

SIR 43:8 Removed trailing space in p~: increasing wonderfully in its changing—

SIR 43:8 Removed trailing space in p~: an instrument of the army on high,

SIR 43:8 Removed trailing space in p~: shining in the structure of heaven,

SIR 43:9 Removed trailing space in v~: the beauty of heaven, the glory of the stars,

SIR 43:9 Removed trailing space in p~: an ornament giving light in the highest places of the Lord.

SIR 43:10 Removed trailing space in v~: At the word of the Holy One, they will stand in due order.

SIR 43:10 Removed trailing space in p~: They won’t faint in their watches.

SIR 43:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Look at the rainbow, and praise him who made it.

SIR 43:11 Removed trailing space in p~: It is exceedingly beautiful in its brightness.

SIR 43:12 Removed trailing space in v~: It encircles the sky with its glorious circle.

SIR 43:12 Removed trailing space in p~: The hands of the Most High have stretched it out.

SIR 43:13 Removed trailing space in v~: By his commandment, he makes the snow fall

SIR 43:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and swiftly sends the lightnings of his judgement.

SIR 43:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Therefore the storehouses are opened,

SIR 43:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and clouds fly out like birds.

SIR 43:15 Removed trailing space in v~: By his mighty power, he makes the clouds strong

SIR 43:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and the hailstones are broken in pieces.

SIR 43:16 Removed trailing space in v~: At his appearing, the mountains will be shaken.

SIR 43:16 Removed trailing space in p~: At his will, the south wind will blow.

SIR 43:17 Removed trailing space in v~: The voice of his thunder rebukes the earth.

SIR 43:17 Removed trailing space in p~: So does the northern storm and the whirlwind.

SIR 43:17 Removed trailing space in p~: Like birds flying down, he sprinkles the snow.

SIR 43:17 Removed trailing space in p~: It falls down like the lighting of locusts.

SIR 43:18 Removed trailing space in v~: The eye is dazzled at the beauty of its whiteness.

SIR 43:18 Removed trailing space in p~: The heart is amazed as it falls.

SIR 43:19 Removed trailing space in v~: He also pours out frost on the earth like salt.

SIR 43:19 Removed trailing space in p~: When it is freezes, it has points like thorns.

SIR 43:20 Removed trailing space in v~: The cold north wind blows

SIR 43:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and ice freezes on the water.

SIR 43:20 Removed trailing space in p~: It settles on every pool of water.

SIR 43:20 Removed trailing space in p~: The water puts it on like it was a breastplate.

SIR 43:21 Removed trailing space in v~: It will devour the mountains, burn up the wilderness,

SIR 43:21 Removed trailing space in p~: and consume the green grass like fire.

SIR 43:22 Removed trailing space in v~: A mist coming speedily heals all things.

SIR 43:22 Removed trailing space in p~: A dew coming after heat brings cheerfulness.

SIR 43:23 Removed trailing space in v~: By his counsel, he has calmed the deep

SIR 43:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and planted islands in it.

SIR 43:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who sail on the sea tell of its dangers.

SIR 43:24 Removed trailing space in p~: We marvel when we hear it with our ears.

SIR 43:25 Removed trailing space in v~: There are also those strange and wondrous works in it—

SIR 43:25 Removed trailing space in p~: variety of all that has life and the huge creatures of the sea.

SIR 43:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Because of him, his messengers succeed.

SIR 43:26 Removed trailing space in p~: By his word, all things hold together.

SIR 43:27 Removed trailing space in v~: We may say many things, but couldn’t say enough.

SIR 43:27 Removed trailing space in p~: The summary of our words is, “He is everything!”

SIR 43:28 Removed trailing space in v~: How could we have strength to glorify him?

SIR 43:28 Removed trailing space in p~: For he is himself the greater than all his works.

SIR 43:29 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord is awesome and exceedingly great!

SIR 43:29 Removed trailing space in p~: His power is marvellous!

SIR 43:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Glorify the Lord and exalt him as much as you can!

SIR 43:30 Removed trailing space in p~: For even yet, he will surpass that.

SIR 43:30 Removed trailing space in p~: When you exalt him, summon your full strength.

SIR 43:30 Removed trailing space in p~: Don’t be weary, because you can’t praise him enough.

SIR 43:31 Removed trailing space in v~: Who has seen him, that he may describe him?

SIR 43:31 Removed trailing space in p~: Who can magnify him as he is?

SIR 43:32 Removed trailing space in v~: Many things greater than these are hidden,

SIR 43:32 Removed trailing space in p~: for we have seen just a few of his works.

SIR 43:33 Removed trailing space in v~: For the Lord made all things.

SIR 43:33 Removed trailing space in p~: He gave wisdom to the godly.

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SIR 44:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Let us now praise famous men,

SIR 44:1 Removed trailing space in p~: our ancestors in their generations.

SIR 44:2 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord created great glory in them—

SIR 44:2 Removed trailing space in p~: his mighty power from the beginning.

SIR 44:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Some ruled in their kingdoms

SIR 44:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and were men renowned for their power,

SIR 44:3 Removed trailing space in p~: giving counsel by their understanding.

SIR 44:3 Removed trailing space in p~: Some have spoken in prophecies,

SIR 44:4 Removed trailing space in v~: leaders of the people by their counsels,

SIR 44:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and by their understanding, giving instruction for the people.

SIR 44:4 Removed trailing space in p~: Their words in their instruction were wise.

SIR 44:5 Removed trailing space in v~: Some composed musical tunes,

SIR 44:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and set forth verses in writing,

SIR 44:6 Removed trailing space in v~: rich men endowed with ability,

SIR 44:6 Removed trailing space in p~: living peaceably in their homes.

SIR 44:7 Removed trailing space in v~: All these were honoured in their generations,

SIR 44:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and were outstanding in their days.

SIR 44:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Some of them have left a name behind them,

SIR 44:8 Removed trailing space in p~: so that others declare their praises.

SIR 44:9 Removed trailing space in v~: But of others, there is no memory.

SIR 44:9 Removed trailing space in p~: They perished as though they had not been.

SIR 44:9 Removed trailing space in p~: They become as though they had not been born,

SIR 44:9 Removed trailing space in p~: they and their children after them.

SIR 44:10 Removed trailing space in v~: But these were men of mercy,

SIR 44:10 Removed trailing space in p~: whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten.

SIR 44:11 Removed trailing space in v~: A good inheritance remains with their offspring.

SIR 44:11 Removed trailing space in p~: Their children are within the covenant.

SIR 44:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Their offspring stand fast,

SIR 44:12 Removed trailing space in p~: with their children, for their sakes.

SIR 44:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Their offspring will remain forever.

SIR 44:13 Removed trailing space in p~: Their glory won’t be blotted out.

SIR 44:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Their bodies were buried in peace.

SIR 44:14 Removed trailing space in p~: Their name lives to all generations.

SIR 44:15 Removed trailing space in v~: People will declare their wisdom.

SIR 44:15 Removed trailing space in p~: The congregation proclaims their praise.

SIR 44:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Enoch pleased the Lord, and was taken up,

SIR 44:16 Removed trailing space in p~: an example of repentance to all generations.

SIR 44:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Noah was found perfect and righteous.

SIR 44:17 Removed trailing space in p~: In the season of wrath, he kept the race alive.

SIR 44:17 Removed trailing space in p~: Therefore a remnant was left on the earth

SIR 44:17 Removed trailing space in p~: when the flood came.

SIR 44:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Everlasting covenants were made with him,

SIR 44:18 Removed trailing space in p~: that all flesh should no more be blotted out by a flood.

SIR 44:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Abraham was a great father of a multitude of nations.

SIR 44:19 Removed trailing space in p~: There was none found like him in glory,

SIR 44:20 Removed trailing space in v~: who kept the law of the Most High,

SIR 44:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and was taken into covenant with him.

SIR 44:20 Removed trailing space in p~: In his flesh he established the covenant.

SIR 44:20 Removed trailing space in p~: When he was tested, he was found faithful.

SIR 44:21 Removed trailing space in v~: Therefore he assured him by an oath

SIR 44:21 Removed trailing space in p~: that the nations would be blessed through his offspring,

SIR 44:21 Removed trailing space in p~: that he would multiply him like the dust of the earth,

SIR 44:21 Removed trailing space in p~: exalt his offspring like the stars,

SIR 44:21 Removed trailing space in p~: and cause them to inherit from sea to sea,

SIR 44:21 Removed trailing space in p~: and from the Euphrates River to the utmost parts of the earth.

SIR 44:22 Removed trailing space in v~: In Isaac also, he established the same assurance for Abraham his father’s sake,

SIR 44:22 Removed trailing space in p~: the blessing of all men, and the covenant.

SIR 44:23 Removed trailing space in v~: He made it rest upon the head of Jacob.

SIR 44:23 Removed trailing space in p~: He acknowledged him in his blessings,

SIR 44:23 Removed trailing space in p~: gave to him by inheritance,

SIR 44:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and divided his portions.

SIR 44:23 Removed trailing space in p~: He distributed them amongst twelve tribes.

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SIR 45:1 Removed trailing space in v~: He brought out of him a man of mercy,

SIR 45:1 Removed trailing space in p~: who found favour in the sight of all people,

SIR 45:1 Removed trailing space in p~: a man loved by God and men, even Moses,

SIR 45:1 Removed trailing space in p~: whose memory is blessed.

SIR 45:2 Removed trailing space in v~: He made him equal to the glory of the saints,

SIR 45:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and magnified him in the fears of his enemies.

SIR 45:3 Removed trailing space in v~: By his words he caused the wonders to cease.

SIR 45:3 Removed trailing space in p~: God glorified him in the sight of kings.

SIR 45:3 Removed trailing space in p~: He gave him commandments for his people

SIR 45:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and showed him part of his glory.

SIR 45:4 Removed trailing space in v~: He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness.

SIR 45:4 Removed trailing space in p~: He chose him out of all people.

SIR 45:5 Removed trailing space in v~: He made him to hear his voice,

SIR 45:5 Removed trailing space in p~: led him into the thick darkness,

SIR 45:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and gave him commandments face to face,

SIR 45:5 Removed trailing space in p~: even the law of life and knowledge,

SIR 45:5 Removed trailing space in p~: that he might teach Jacob the covenant,

SIR 45:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and Israel his judgements.

SIR 45:6 Removed trailing space in v~: He exalted Aaron, a holy man like Moses,

SIR 45:6 Removed trailing space in p~: even his brother, of the tribe of Levi.

SIR 45:7 Removed trailing space in v~: He established an everlasting covenant with him,

SIR 45:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and gave him the priesthood of the people.

SIR 45:7 Removed trailing space in p~: He blessed him with stateliness,

SIR 45:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and dressed him in a glorious robe.

SIR 45:8 Removed trailing space in v~: He clothed him in perfect splendour,

SIR 45:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and strengthened him with symbols of authority:

SIR 45:8 Removed trailing space in p~: the linen trousers, the long robe, and the ephod.

SIR 45:9 Removed trailing space in v~: He encircled him with pomegranates;

SIR 45:9 Removed trailing space in p~: with many golden bells around him,

SIR 45:9 Removed trailing space in p~: to make a sound as he went,

SIR 45:9 Removed trailing space in p~: to make a sound that might be heard in the temple,

SIR 45:9 Removed trailing space in p~: for a reminder for the children of his people;

SIR 45:10 Removed trailing space in v~: with a holy garment, with gold, blue, and purple, the work of the embroiderer;

SIR 45:10 Removed trailing space in p~: with an oracle of judgement—Urim and Thummim;

SIR 45:11 Removed trailing space in v~: with twisted scarlet, the work of the craftsman;

SIR 45:11 Removed trailing space in p~: with precious stones engraved like a signet, in a setting of gold, the work of the jeweller,

SIR 45:11 Removed trailing space in p~: for a reminder engraved in writing, after the number of the tribes of Israel;

SIR 45:12 Removed trailing space in v~: with a crown of gold upon the mitre, having engraved on it, as on a signet, “HOLINESS”,

SIR 45:12 Removed trailing space in p~: an ornament of honour, the work of an expert,

SIR 45:12 Removed trailing space in p~: the desires of the eyes, goodly and beautiful.

SIR 45:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Before him there never have been anything like it.

SIR 45:13 Removed trailing space in p~: No stranger put them on, but only his sons and his offspring perpertually.

SIR 45:14 Removed trailing space in v~: His sacrifices shall be wholly burnt,

SIR 45:14 Removed trailing space in p~: twice every day continually.

SIR 45:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Moses consecrated him,

SIR 45:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and anointed him with holy oil.

SIR 45:15 Removed trailing space in p~: It was an everlasting covenant with him

SIR 45:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and to his offspring, all the days of heaven,

SIR 45:15 Removed trailing space in p~: to minister to the Lord, to serve as a priest,

SIR 45:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and to bless his people in his name.

SIR 45:16 Removed trailing space in v~: He chose him out of all living

SIR 45:16 Removed trailing space in p~: to offer sacrifice to the Lord—

SIR 45:16 Removed trailing space in p~: incense, and a sweet fragrance, for a memorial,

SIR 45:16 Removed trailing space in p~: to make atonement for your people.

SIR 45:17 Removed trailing space in v~: He gave to him in his commandments,

SIR 45:17 Removed trailing space in p~: authority in the covenants of judgements,

SIR 45:17 Removed trailing space in p~: to teach Jacob the testimonies,

SIR 45:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and to enlighten Israel in his law.

SIR 45:18 Removed trailing space in v~: Strangers conspired against him

SIR 45:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and envied him in the wilderness:

SIR 45:18 Removed trailing space in p~: Dathan and Abiram with their company,

SIR 45:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and the congregation of Korah, with wrath and anger.

SIR 45:19 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord saw it, and it displeased him.

SIR 45:19 Removed trailing space in p~: In the wrath of his anger, they were destroyed.

SIR 45:19 Removed trailing space in p~: He did wonders upon them,

SIR 45:19 Removed trailing space in p~: to consume them with flaming fire.

SIR 45:20 Removed trailing space in v~: He added glory to Aaron,

SIR 45:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and gave him a heritage.

SIR 45:20 Removed trailing space in p~: He divided to him the first fruits of the increase,

SIR 45:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and prepared bread of first fruits in abundance.

SIR 45:21 Removed trailing space in v~: For they eat the sacrifices of the Lord,

SIR 45:21 Removed trailing space in p~: which he gave to him and to his offspring.

SIR 45:22 Removed trailing space in v~: However, in the land of the people, he has no inheritance,

SIR 45:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and he has no portion amongst the people,

SIR 45:22 Removed trailing space in p~: for the Lord himself is your portion and inheritance.

SIR 45:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Phinehas the son of Eleazar is the third in glory,

SIR 45:23 Removed trailing space in p~: in that he was zealous in the fear of the Lord,

SIR 45:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and stood fast when the people turned away,

SIR 45:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and he made atonement for Israel.

SIR 45:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Therefore, a covenant of peace was established for him,

SIR 45:24 Removed trailing space in p~: that he should be leader of the sanctuary and of his people,

SIR 45:24 Removed trailing space in p~: that he and his offspring should have the dignity of the priesthood forever.

SIR 45:25 Removed trailing space in v~: Also he made a covenant with David the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah.

SIR 45:25 Removed trailing space in p~: The inheritance of the king is his alone from son to son.

SIR 45:25 Removed trailing space in p~: So the inheritance of Aaron is also to his seed.

SIR 45:26 Removed trailing space in v~: May God give you wisdom in your heart

SIR 45:26 Removed trailing space in p~: to judge his people in righteousness,

SIR 45:26 Removed trailing space in p~: that their good things may not be abolished,

SIR 45:26 Removed trailing space in p~: and that their glory may endure for all their generations.

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SIR 46:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Joshua the son of Nun was valiant in war,

SIR 46:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and was the successor of Moses in prophecies.

SIR 46:1 Removed trailing space in p~: He was made great according to his name

SIR 46:1 Removed trailing space in p~: for the saving of\f + \fr 46:1 \ft Gr. \fqa his. \f* God’s elect,

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SIR 46:1 Removed trailing space in p~: to take vengeance on the enemies that rose up against them,

SIR 46:1 Removed trailing space in p~: that he might give Israel their inheritance.

SIR 46:2 Removed trailing space in v~: How was he glorified in the lifting up his hands,

SIR 46:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and in stretching out his sword against the cities!

SIR 46:3 Removed trailing space in v~: Who before him stood so firm?

SIR 46:3 Removed trailing space in p~: For the Lord himself brought his enemies to him.

SIR 46:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Didn’t the sun go back by his hand?

SIR 46:4 Removed trailing space in p~: Didn’t one day become as two?

SIR 46:5 Removed trailing space in v~: He called upon the Most High, the Mighty One,

SIR 46:5 Removed trailing space in p~: when his foes pressed in all around him,

SIR 46:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and the great Lord heard him.

SIR 46:6 Removed trailing space in v~: With hailstones of mighty power,

SIR 46:6 Removed trailing space in p~: he caused war to break violently upon the nation,

SIR 46:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and\f + \fr 46:6 \ft See Joshua 10:11 \f* on the slope he destroyed those who resisted,

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SIR 46:6 Removed trailing space in p~: so that the nations might know his armour,

SIR 46:6 Removed trailing space in p~: how he fought in the sight of the Lord;

SIR 46:6 Removed trailing space in p~: for he followed the Mighty One.

SIR 46:7 Removed trailing space in v~: Also in the time of Moses, he did a work of mercy—

SIR 46:7 Removed trailing space in p~: he and Caleb the son of Jephunneh—

SIR 46:7 Removed trailing space in p~: in that they withstood the adversary,

SIR 46:7 Removed trailing space in p~: hindered the people from sin,

SIR 46:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and stilled their wicked complaining.

SIR 46:8 Removed trailing space in v~: And of six hundred thousand people on foot, they two alone were preserved

SIR 46:8 Removed trailing space in p~: to bring them into their inheritance,

SIR 46:8 Removed trailing space in p~: into a land flowing with milk and honey.

SIR 46:9 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord gave strength to Caleb,

SIR 46:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and it remained with him to his old age,

SIR 46:9 Removed trailing space in p~: so that he entered the hill country,

SIR 46:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and his offspring obtained it for an inheritance,

SIR 46:10 Removed trailing space in v~: that all the children of Israel might see that it is good to follow the Lord.

SIR 46:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Also the judges, every one by his name,

SIR 46:11 Removed trailing space in p~: all whose hearts didn’t engage in immorality,

SIR 46:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and who didn’t turn away from the Lord—

SIR 46:11 Removed trailing space in p~: may their memory be blessed!

SIR 46:12 Removed trailing space in v~: May their bones flourish again out of their place.

SIR 46:12 Removed trailing space in p~: May the name of those who have been honoured be renewed in their children.

SIR 46:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Samuel, the prophet of the Lord, loved by his Lord,

SIR 46:13 Removed trailing space in p~: established a kingdom and anointed princes over his people.

SIR 46:14 Removed trailing space in v~: By the law of the Lord he judged the congregation,

SIR 46:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and the Lord watched over Jacob.

SIR 46:15 Removed trailing space in v~: By his faithfulness he was proved to be a prophet.

SIR 46:15 Removed trailing space in p~: By his words he was known to be faithful in vision.

SIR 46:16 Removed trailing space in v~: When his enemies pressed on him on every side,

SIR 46:16 Removed trailing space in p~: he called upon the Lord, the Mighty One,

SIR 46:16 Removed trailing space in p~: with the offering of the suckling lamb.

SIR 46:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Then the Lord thundered from heaven.

SIR 46:17 Removed trailing space in p~: He made his voice heard with a mighty sound.

SIR 46:18 Removed trailing space in v~: He utterly destroyed the rulers of the Tyrians

SIR 46:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and all the princes of the Philistines.

SIR 46:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Before the time of his age-long sleep,

SIR 46:19 Removed trailing space in p~: he testified in the sight of the lord and his anointed,

SIR 46:19 Removed trailing space in p~: “I have not taken any man’s goods, so much as a sandal;”

SIR 46:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and no one accused him.

SIR 46:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Even after he fell asleep, he prophesied,

SIR 46:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and showed the king his end,

SIR 46:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and lifted up his voice from the earth in prophecy,

SIR 46:20 Removed trailing space in p~: to blot out the wickedness of the people.

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SIR 47:1 Removed trailing space in v~: After him, Nathan rose up

SIR 47:1 Removed trailing space in p~: to prophesy in the days of David.

SIR 47:2 Removed trailing space in v~: As is the fat when it is separated from the peace offering,

SIR 47:2 Removed trailing space in p~: so was David separated from the children of Israel.

SIR 47:3 Removed trailing space in v~: He played with lions as with kids,

SIR 47:3 Removed trailing space in p~: and with bears as with lambs of the flock.

SIR 47:4 Removed trailing space in v~: In his youth didn’t he kill a giant,

SIR 47:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and take away reproach from the people

SIR 47:4 Removed trailing space in p~: when he lifted up his hand with a sling stone,

SIR 47:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and beat down the boasting Goliath?

SIR 47:5 Removed trailing space in v~: For he called upon the Most High Lord,

SIR 47:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and he gave him strength in his right hand

SIR 47:5 Removed trailing space in p~: to kill a man mighty in war,

SIR 47:5 Removed trailing space in p~: to exalt the horn of his people.

SIR 47:6 Removed trailing space in v~: So they glorified him for his tens of thousands,

SIR 47:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and praised him for the blessings of the Lord,

SIR 47:6 Removed trailing space in p~: in that a glorious diadem was given to him.

SIR 47:7 Removed trailing space in v~: For he destroyed the enemies on every side,

SIR 47:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and defeated the Philistines his adversaries.

SIR 47:7 Removed trailing space in p~: He broke their horn in pieces to this day.

SIR 47:8 Removed trailing space in v~: In every work of his he gave thanks to the Holy One Most High with words of glory.

SIR 47:8 Removed trailing space in p~: He sang praise with his whole heart,

SIR 47:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and loved him who made him.

SIR 47:9 Removed trailing space in v~: He set singers before the altar,

SIR 47:9 Removed trailing space in p~: to make sweet melody by their music.\f + \fr 47:9 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

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SIR 47:10 Removed trailing space in v~: He gave beauty to the feasts,

SIR 47:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and set in order the seasons to completion

SIR 47:10 Removed trailing space in p~: while they praised his holy name,

SIR 47:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and the sanctuary resounded from early morning.

SIR 47:11 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord took away his sins,

SIR 47:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and exalted his horn forever.

SIR 47:11 Removed trailing space in p~: He gave him a covenant of kings,

SIR 47:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and a glorious throne in Israel.

SIR 47:12 Removed trailing space in v~: After him a wise son rose up,

SIR 47:12 Removed trailing space in p~: who because of him lived in security.

SIR 47:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Solomon reigned in days of peace.

SIR 47:13 Removed trailing space in p~: God gave him rest all around,

SIR 47:13 Removed trailing space in p~: that he might set up a house for his name,

SIR 47:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and prepare a sanctuary forever.

SIR 47:14 Removed trailing space in v~: How wise you were made in your youth,

SIR 47:14 Removed trailing space in p~: and filled as a river with understanding!

SIR 47:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Your influence covered the earth,

SIR 47:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and you filled it with parables and riddles.

SIR 47:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Your name reached to the far away islands,

SIR 47:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and you were loved for your peace.

SIR 47:17 Removed trailing space in v~: For your songs, proverbs, parables,

SIR 47:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and interpretations, the countries marvelled at you.

SIR 47:18 Removed trailing space in v~: By the name of the Lord God,

SIR 47:18 Removed trailing space in p~: who is called the God of Israel,

SIR 47:18 Removed trailing space in p~: you gathered gold like tin,

SIR 47:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and multiplied silver like lead.

SIR 47:19 Removed trailing space in v~: You bowed your loins to women,

SIR 47:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and in your body you were brought into subjection.

SIR 47:20 Removed trailing space in v~: You blemished your honour,

SIR 47:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and defiled your offspring,

SIR 47:20 Removed trailing space in p~: to bring wrath upon your children.

SIR 47:20 Removed trailing space in p~: I was grieved for your folly,

SIR 47:21 Removed trailing space in v~: because the sovereignty was divided,

SIR 47:21 Removed trailing space in p~: and a disobedient kingdom ruled out of Ephraim.

SIR 47:22 Removed trailing space in v~: But the Lord will never forsake his mercy.

SIR 47:22 Removed trailing space in p~: He won’t destroy any of his works,

SIR 47:22 Removed trailing space in p~: nor blot out the posterity of his elect.

SIR 47:22 Removed trailing space in p~: He won’t take away the offspring him who loved him.

SIR 47:22 Removed trailing space in p~: He gave a remnant to Jacob,

SIR 47:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and to David a root from his own family.

SIR 47:23 Removed trailing space in v~: So Solomon rested with his fathers.

SIR 47:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Of his offspring, he left behind him Rehoboam,

SIR 47:23 Removed trailing space in p~: the foolishness of the people, and one who lacked understanding,

SIR 47:23 Removed trailing space in p~: who made the people revolt by his counsel.

SIR 47:23 Removed trailing space in p~: Also Jeroboam the son of Nebat,

SIR 47:23 Removed trailing space in p~: who made Israel to sin,

SIR 47:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and gave a way of sin to Ephraim.

SIR 47:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Their sins were multiplied exceedingly,

SIR 47:24 Removed trailing space in p~: until they were removed from their land.

SIR 47:25 Removed trailing space in v~: For they sought out all manner of wickedness,

SIR 47:25 Removed trailing space in p~: until vengeance came upon them.

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SIR 48:1 Removed trailing space in v~: Then Elijah arose, the prophet like fire.

SIR 48:1 Removed trailing space in p~: His word burnt like a torch.

SIR 48:2 Removed trailing space in v~: He brought a famine upon them,

SIR 48:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and by his zeal made them few in number.

SIR 48:3 Removed trailing space in v~: By the word of the Lord he shut up the heavens.

SIR 48:3 Removed trailing space in p~: He brought down fire three times.

SIR 48:4 Removed trailing space in v~: How you were glorified, O Elijah, in your wondrous deeds!

SIR 48:4 Removed trailing space in p~: Whose glory is like yours?

SIR 48:5 Removed trailing space in v~: You raised up a dead man from death,

SIR 48:5 Removed trailing space in p~: from Hades, by the word of the Most High.

SIR 48:6 Removed trailing space in v~: You brought down kings to destruction,

SIR 48:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and honourable men from their sickbeds.

SIR 48:7 Removed trailing space in v~: You heard rebuke in Sinai,

SIR 48:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and judgements of vengeance in Horeb.

SIR 48:8 Removed trailing space in v~: You anointed kings for retribution,

SIR 48:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and prophets to succeed after you.

SIR 48:9 Removed trailing space in v~: You were taken up in a tempest of fire,

SIR 48:9 Removed trailing space in p~: in a chariot of fiery horses.

SIR 48:10 Removed trailing space in v~: You were recorded for reproofs in their seasons,

SIR 48:10 Removed trailing space in p~: to pacify anger, before it broke out into wrath,

SIR 48:10 Removed trailing space in p~: to turn the heart of the father to the son,

SIR 48:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and to restore the tribes of Jacob.

SIR 48:11 Removed trailing space in v~: Blessed are those who saw you,

SIR 48:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and those who have been beautified with love;

SIR 48:11 Removed trailing space in p~: for we also shall surely live.

SIR 48:12 Removed trailing space in v~: Elijah was wrapped in a whirlwind.

SIR 48:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Elisha was filled with his spirit.

SIR 48:12 Removed trailing space in p~: In his days he was not moved by the fear of any ruler,

SIR 48:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and no one brought him into subjection.

SIR 48:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Nothing was too hard for him.

SIR 48:13 Removed trailing space in p~: When he was buried, his body prophesied.

SIR 48:14 Removed trailing space in v~: As in his life he did wonders,

SIR 48:14 Removed trailing space in p~: so his works were also marvellous in death.

SIR 48:15 Removed trailing space in v~: For all this the people didn’t repent.

SIR 48:15 Removed trailing space in p~: They didn’t depart from their sins,

SIR 48:15 Removed trailing space in p~: until they were carried away as a plunder from their land,

SIR 48:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and were scattered through all the earth.

SIR 48:15 Removed trailing space in p~: The people were left very few in number,

SIR 48:15 Removed trailing space in p~: but with a ruler from the house of David.

SIR 48:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Some of them did that which was right,

SIR 48:16 Removed trailing space in p~: but some multiplied sins.

SIR 48:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Hezekiah fortified his city,

SIR 48:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and brought water into its midst.

SIR 48:17 Removed trailing space in p~: He tunneled through rock with iron,

SIR 48:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and built cisterns for water.

SIR 48:18 Removed trailing space in v~: In his days Sennacherib invaded,

SIR 48:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and sent Rabshakeh, and departed.

SIR 48:18 Removed trailing space in p~: He lifted up his hand against Zion,

SIR 48:18 Removed trailing space in p~: and boasted great things in his arrogance.

SIR 48:19 Removed trailing space in v~: Then their hearts and their hands were shaken,

SIR 48:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and they were in pain, as women in labour.

SIR 48:20 Removed trailing space in v~: But they called upon the Lord who is merciful,

SIR 48:20 Removed trailing space in p~: spreading out their hands to him.

SIR 48:20 Removed trailing space in p~: The Holy One quickly heard them out of Heaven,

SIR 48:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and delivered them by the hand of Isaiah.

SIR 48:21 Removed trailing space in v~: He struck the camp of the Assyrians,

SIR 48:21 Removed trailing space in p~: and his angel utterly destroyed them.

SIR 48:22 Removed trailing space in v~: For Hezekiah did that which was pleasing to the Lord,

SIR 48:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and was strong in the ways of his ancestor David,

SIR 48:22 Removed trailing space in p~: which Isaiah the prophet commanded,

SIR 48:22 Removed trailing space in p~: who was great and faithful in his vision.

SIR 48:23 Removed trailing space in v~: In his days the sun went backward.

SIR 48:23 Removed trailing space in p~: He prolonged the life of the king.

SIR 48:24 Removed trailing space in v~: He saw by an excellent spirit what would come to pass in the future;

SIR 48:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and he comforted those who mourned in Zion.

SIR 48:25 Removed trailing space in v~: He showed the things that would happen through the end of time,

SIR 48:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and the hidden things before they came.

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SIR 49:1 Removed trailing space in v~: The memory of Josiah is like the composition of incense

SIR 49:1 Removed trailing space in p~: prepared by the work of the perfumer.

SIR 49:1 Removed trailing space in p~: It will be sweet as honey in every mouth,

SIR 49:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and like music at a banquet of wine.

SIR 49:2 Removed trailing space in v~: He did what was right in the reforming of the people,

SIR 49:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and took away the abominations of iniquity.

SIR 49:3 Removed trailing space in v~: He set his heart right towards the Lord.

SIR 49:3 Removed trailing space in p~: In lawless days, he made godliness prevail.

SIR 49:4 Removed trailing space in v~: Except David, Hezekiah, and Josiah,

SIR 49:4 Removed trailing space in p~: all were wicked,

SIR 49:4 Removed trailing space in p~: because they abandoned the law of the Most High.

SIR 49:4 Removed trailing space in p~: The kings of Judah came to an end.

SIR 49:5 Removed trailing space in v~: They gave their power to others,

SIR 49:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and their glory to a foreign nation.

SIR 49:6 Removed trailing space in v~: They set the chosen city of the sanctuary on fire

SIR 49:6 Removed trailing space in p~: and made her streets desolate, as it was written by the hand of Jeremiah.

SIR 49:7 Removed trailing space in v~: For they mistreated him;

SIR 49:7 Removed trailing space in p~: yet he was sanctified in the womb to be a prophet,

SIR 49:7 Removed trailing space in p~: to root out, to afflict, to destroy

SIR 49:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and likewise to build and to plant.

SIR 49:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Ezekiel saw the vision of glory,

SIR 49:8 Removed trailing space in p~: which God showed him on the chariot of the cherubim.

SIR 49:9 Removed trailing space in v~: For truly he remembered the enemies in rainstorm,

SIR 49:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and to do good to those who directed their ways aright.

SIR 49:10 Removed trailing space in v~: Also of the twelve prophets,\f + \fr 49:10 \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities. \f*

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SIR 49:10 Removed trailing space in p~: may their bones flourish again out of their place.

SIR 49:10 Removed trailing space in p~: He comforted the people of Jacob,

SIR 49:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and delivered them by confident hope.

SIR 49:11 Removed trailing space in v~: How shall we magnify Zerubbabel?

SIR 49:11 Removed trailing space in p~: He was like a signet ring on the right hand.

SIR 49:12 Removed trailing space in v~: So was Jesus the son of Josedek,

SIR 49:12 Removed trailing space in p~: who in their days built the house,

SIR 49:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and exalted a\f + \fr 49:12 \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa temple. \f* people holy to the Lord,

SIR 49:12 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: and exalted a\f + \fr 49:12 \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa temple. \f* people holy to the Lord,

SIR 49:12 Removed trailing space in p~: prepared for everlasting glory.

SIR 49:13 Removed trailing space in v~: Also of Nehemiah the memory is great.

SIR 49:13 Removed trailing space in p~: He raised up for us fallen walls,

SIR 49:13 Removed trailing space in p~: set up the gates and bars,

SIR 49:13 Removed trailing space in p~: and rebuilt our houses.

SIR 49:14 Removed trailing space in v~: No man was created upon the earth like Enoch,

SIR 49:14 Removed trailing space in p~: for he was taken up from the earth.

SIR 49:15 Removed trailing space in v~: Nor was there a man born like Joseph,

SIR 49:15 Removed trailing space in p~: a leader of his kindred, a supporter of the people.

SIR 49:15 Removed trailing space in p~: Even his bones were cared for.

SIR 49:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Shem and Seth were honoured amongst men,

SIR 49:16 Removed trailing space in p~: but above every living thing in the creation was Adam.

SIR 49:16 Extra whitespace before chapter number

SIR 50:0 Extra whitespace after chapter number

SIR 50:0 Removed trailing space in c: 50

SIR 50:1 Removed trailing space in v~: It was Simon, the son of Onias, the high priest,

SIR 50:1 Removed trailing space in p~: who in his life repaired the house,

SIR 50:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and in his days strengthened the temple.

SIR 50:2 Removed trailing space in v~: The foundation was built by him to the height of the double walls,

SIR 50:2 Removed trailing space in p~: the lofty retaining walls of the temple enclosure.

SIR 50:3 Removed trailing space in v~: In his days, a water cistern was dug,

SIR 50:3 Removed trailing space in p~: the brazen vessel like the sea in circumference.

SIR 50:4 Removed trailing space in v~: He planned to save his people from ruin,

SIR 50:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and fortified the city against siege.

SIR 50:5 Removed trailing space in v~: How glorious he was when the people gathered around him

SIR 50:5 Removed trailing space in p~: as he came out of the house of the veil!

SIR 50:6 Removed trailing space in v~: He was like the morning star amongst clouds,

SIR 50:6 Removed trailing space in p~: like the full moon,

SIR 50:7 Removed trailing space in v~: like the sun shining on the temple of the Most High,

SIR 50:7 Removed trailing space in p~: like the rainbow shining in clouds of glory,

SIR 50:8 Removed trailing space in v~: like roses in the days of first fruits,

SIR 50:8 Removed trailing space in p~: like lilies by a water spring,

SIR 50:8 Removed trailing space in p~: like the shoot of the frankincense tree in summer time,

SIR 50:9 Removed trailing space in v~: like fire and incense in the censer,

SIR 50:9 Removed trailing space in p~: like a vessel of beaten gold adorned with all kinds of precious stones,

SIR 50:10 Removed trailing space in v~: like an olive tree loaded with fruit,

SIR 50:10 Removed trailing space in p~: and like a cypress growing high amongst the clouds.

SIR 50:11 Removed trailing space in v~: When he put on his glorious robe,

SIR 50:11 Removed trailing space in p~: and clothed himself in perfect splendour,

SIR 50:11 Removed trailing space in p~: ascending to the holy altar,

SIR 50:11 Removed trailing space in p~: he made the court of the sanctuary glorious.

SIR 50:12 Removed trailing space in v~: When he received the portions out of the priests’ hands,

SIR 50:12 Removed trailing space in p~: as he stood by the hearth of the altar,

SIR 50:12 Removed trailing space in p~: with his kindred like a garland around him,

SIR 50:12 Removed trailing space in p~: he was like a young cedar in Lebanon

SIR 50:12 Removed trailing space in p~: surrounded by the trunks of palm trees.

SIR 50:13 Removed trailing space in v~: All the sons of Aaron in their glory,

SIR 50:13 Removed trailing space in p~: held the Lord’s offering in their hands before all the congregation of Israel.

SIR 50:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Finishing the service at the altars,

SIR 50:14 Removed trailing space in p~: that he might arrange the offering of the Most High, the Almighty,

SIR 50:15 Removed trailing space in v~: he stretched out his hand to the cup of libation,

SIR 50:15 Removed trailing space in p~: and poured out the cup of the grape.

SIR 50:15 Removed trailing space in p~: He poured it out at the foot of the altar,

SIR 50:15 Removed trailing space in p~: a sweet smelling fragrance to the Most High, the King of all.

SIR 50:16 Removed trailing space in v~: Then the sons of Aaron shouted.

SIR 50:16 Removed trailing space in p~: They sounded the trumpets of beaten work.

SIR 50:16 Removed trailing space in p~: They made a great fanfare to be heard,

SIR 50:16 Removed trailing space in p~: for a reminder before the Most High.

SIR 50:17 Removed trailing space in v~: Then all the people together hurried,

SIR 50:17 Removed trailing space in p~: and fell down to the ground on their faces

SIR 50:17 Removed trailing space in p~: to worship their Lord, the Almighty, God Most High.

SIR 50:18 Removed trailing space in v~: The singers also praised him with their voices.

SIR 50:18 Removed trailing space in p~: There was a sweet melody in the whole house.

SIR 50:19 Removed trailing space in v~: And the people implored the Lord Most High,

SIR 50:19 Removed trailing space in p~: in prayer before him who is merciful,

SIR 50:19 Removed trailing space in p~: until the worship of the Lord was finished,

SIR 50:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and so they accomplished his service.

SIR 50:20 Removed trailing space in v~: Then he went down, and lifted up his hands

SIR 50:20 Removed trailing space in p~: over the whole congregation of the children of Israel,

SIR 50:20 Removed trailing space in p~: to give blessing to the Lord with his lips,

SIR 50:20 Removed trailing space in p~: and to glory in his name.

SIR 50:21 Removed trailing space in v~: He bowed himself down in worship the second time,

SIR 50:21 Removed trailing space in p~: to declare the blessing from the Most High.

SIR 50:22 Removed trailing space in v~: Now bless the God of all,

SIR 50:22 Removed trailing space in p~: who everywhere does great things,

SIR 50:22 Removed trailing space in p~: who exalts our days from the womb,

SIR 50:22 Removed trailing space in p~: and deals with us according to his mercy.

SIR 50:23 Removed trailing space in v~: May he grant us joyfulness of heart,

SIR 50:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and that peace may be in our days in Israel for the days of eternity,

SIR 50:24 Removed trailing space in v~: to entrust his mercy with us,

SIR 50:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and let him deliver us in his time!

SIR 50:25 Removed trailing space in v~: With two nations my soul is vexed,

SIR 50:25 Removed trailing space in p~: and the third is no nation:

SIR 50:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Those who sit on the mountain of\f + \fr 50:26 \ft According to some ancient versions, \fqa Seir. \f* Samaria, the Philistines,

SIR 50:26 Found footnote ending with space in \v~: Those who sit on the mountain of\f + \fr 50:26 \ft According to some ancient versions, \fqa Seir. \f* Samaria, the Philistines,

SIR 50:26 Removed trailing space in p~: and the foolish people who live in Shechem.

SIR 50:27 Removed trailing space in v~: I have written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge,

SIR 50:27 Removed trailing space in p~: I Jesus, the son of Sirach Eleazar, of Jerusalem,

SIR 50:27 Removed trailing space in p~: who out of his heart poured forth wisdom.

SIR 50:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Blessed is he who will exercise these things.

SIR 50:28 Removed trailing space in p~: He who lays them up in his heart will become wise.

SIR 50:29 Removed trailing space in v~: For if he does them, he will be strong in all things,

SIR 50:29 Removed trailing space in p~: 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*

SIR 50:29 Found footnote ending with space in \p~: 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*

SIR 51:0 Extra whitespace after chapter number

SIR 51:0 Removed trailing space in c: 51

SIR 51:0 Removed trailing space in p~: A Prayer of Jesus the son of Sirach.

SIR 51:1 Removed trailing space in v~: I will give thanks to you, O Lord, O King,

SIR 51:1 Removed trailing space in p~: and will praise you, O God my Saviour.

SIR 51:1 Removed trailing space in p~: I give thanks to your name,

SIR 51:2 Removed trailing space in v~: for you have been my protector and helper,

SIR 51:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and delivered my body out of destruction,

SIR 51:2 Removed trailing space in p~: and out of the snare of a slanderous tongue,

SIR 51:2 Removed trailing space in p~: from lips that fabricate lies.

SIR 51:2 Removed trailing space in p~: You were my helper before those who stood by,

SIR 51:3 Removed trailing space in v~: and delivered me, according to the abundance of your mercy and of your name,

SIR 51:3 Removed trailing space in p~: from the gnashings of teeth ready to devour,

SIR 51:3 Removed trailing space in p~: out of the hand of those seeking my life,

SIR 51:3 Removed trailing space in p~: out of the many afflictions I endured,

SIR 51:4 Removed trailing space in v~: from the choking of a fire on every side,

SIR 51:4 Removed trailing space in p~: and out of the midst of fire that I hadn’t kindled,

SIR 51:5 Removed trailing space in v~: out of the depth of the belly of Hades,

SIR 51:5 Removed trailing space in p~: from an unclean tongue,

SIR 51:5 Removed trailing space in p~: and from lying words—

SIR 51:6 Removed trailing space in v~: the slander of an unrighteous tongue to the king.

SIR 51:6 Removed trailing space in p~: My soul drew near to death.

SIR 51:6 Removed trailing space in p~: My life was near to Hades.

SIR 51:7 Removed trailing space in v~: They surrounded me on every side.

SIR 51:7 Removed trailing space in p~: There was no one to help me.

SIR 51:7 Removed trailing space in p~: I was looking for human help,

SIR 51:7 Removed trailing space in p~: and there was none.

SIR 51:8 Removed trailing space in v~: Then I remembered your mercy, O Lord,

SIR 51:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and your working which has been from everlasting,

SIR 51:8 Removed trailing space in p~: how you deliver those who wait for you,

SIR 51:8 Removed trailing space in p~: and save them out of the hand of their enemies.

SIR 51:9 Removed trailing space in v~: I lifted up my prayer from the earth,

SIR 51:9 Removed trailing space in p~: and prayed for deliverance from death.

SIR 51:10 Removed trailing space in v~: I called upon the Lord, the Father of my Lord,

SIR 51:10 Removed trailing space in p~: that he would not forsake me in the days of affliction,

SIR 51:10 Removed trailing space in p~: in the time when there was no help against the proud.

SIR 51:11 Removed trailing space in v~: I will praise your name continually.

SIR 51:11 Removed trailing space in p~: I will sing praise with thanksgiving.

SIR 51:11 Removed trailing space in p~: My prayer was heard.

SIR 51:12 Removed trailing space in v~: You saved me from destruction

SIR 51:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and delivered me from the evil time.

SIR 51:12 Removed trailing space in p~: Therefore I will give thanks and praise to you,

SIR 51:12 Removed trailing space in p~: and bless the name of the Lord.

SIR 51:13 Removed trailing space in v~: When I was yet young,

SIR 51:13 Removed trailing space in p~: before I went abroad,

SIR 51:13 Removed trailing space in p~: I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.

SIR 51:14 Removed trailing space in v~: Before the temple I asked for her.

SIR 51:14 Removed trailing space in p~: I will seek her out even to the end.

SIR 51:15 Removed trailing space in v~: From the first flower to the ripening grape my heart delighted in her.

SIR 51:15 Removed trailing space in p~: My foot walked in uprightness.

SIR 51:15 Removed trailing space in p~: From my youth I followed her steps.

SIR 51:16 Removed trailing space in v~: I inclined my ear a little, and received her,

SIR 51:16 Removed trailing space in p~: and found for myself much instruction.

SIR 51:17 Removed trailing space in v~: I profited in her.

SIR 51:17 Removed trailing space in p~: I will give glory to him who gives me wisdom.

SIR 51:18 Removed trailing space in v~: For I determined to practise her.

SIR 51:18 Removed trailing space in p~: I was zealous for that which is good.

SIR 51:18 Removed trailing space in p~: I will never be put to shame.

SIR 51:19 Removed trailing space in v~: My soul has wrestled with her.

SIR 51:19 Removed trailing space in p~: In my conduct I was exact.

SIR 51:19 Removed trailing space in p~: I spread out my hands to the heaven above,

SIR 51:19 Removed trailing space in p~: and bewailed my ignorances of her.

SIR 51:20 Removed trailing space in v~: I directed my soul to her.

SIR 51:20 Removed trailing space in p~: In purity I found her.

SIR 51:20 Removed trailing space in p~: I got myself a heart joined with her from the beginning.

SIR 51:20 Removed trailing space in p~: Therefore I won’t be forsaken.

SIR 51:21 Removed trailing space in v~: My belly also was troubled to seek her.

SIR 51:21 Removed trailing space in p~: Therefore I have gained a good possession.

SIR 51:22 Removed trailing space in v~: The Lord gave me a tongue for my reward.

SIR 51:22 Removed trailing space in p~: I will praise him with it.

SIR 51:23 Removed trailing space in v~: Draw near to me, all you who are uneducated,

SIR 51:23 Removed trailing space in p~: and live in the house of instruction.

SIR 51:24 Removed trailing space in v~: Why therefore are you all lacking in these things,

SIR 51:24 Removed trailing space in p~: and your souls are very thirsty?

SIR 51:25 Removed trailing space in v~: I opened my mouth and spoke,

SIR 51:25 Removed trailing space in p~: “Get her for yourselves without money.”

SIR 51:26 Removed trailing space in v~: Put your neck under the yoke,

SIR 51:26 Removed trailing space in p~: and let your soul receive instruction.

SIR 51:26 Removed trailing space in p~: She is near to find.

SIR 51:27 Removed trailing space in v~: See with your eyes

SIR 51:27 Removed trailing space in p~: how that I laboured just a little

SIR 51:27 Removed trailing space in p~: and found for myself much rest.

SIR 51:28 Removed trailing space in v~: Get instruction with a great sum of silver,

SIR 51:28 Removed trailing space in p~: and gain much gold by her.

SIR 51:29 Removed trailing space in v~: May your soul rejoice in his mercy,

SIR 51:29 Removed trailing space in p~: and may you all not be put to shame in praising him.

SIR 51:30 Removed trailing space in v~: Work your work before the time comes,

SIR 51:30 Removed trailing space in p~: and in his time he will give you your reward.

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Modified Marker List

All Newline Marker Counts

b: 245 c: 51 h: 1 id: 1 ip: 2 is1: 1 mt1: 2 mt2: 1 p: 1 q1: 1425 q2: 1781 q3: 1 toc1: 1 toc2: 1 toc3: 1 Total: 4898 v: 1383

All Newline Marker Counts (sorted by count)

id: 1 h: 1 toc1: 1 toc2: 1 toc3: 1 mt2: 1 is1: 1 q3: 1 p: 1 mt1: 2 ip: 2 c: 51 b: 245 v: 1383 q1: 1425 q2: 1781 Total: 4898

All Text Internal Marker Counts

bk: 2 bk*: 2 Total: 4

All Text Internal Marker Counts (sorted by count)

bk: 2 bk*: 2 Total: 4

Functional Marker Counts

Book Header: 1 Book ID: 1 Chapters: 51 Paragraphs: 1 Verses: 1383

Functional Marker Counts (sorted by count)

Book ID: 1 Book Header: 1 Paragraphs: 1 Chapters: 51 Verses: 1383

Characters

Possible Character Errors

SIR 1:5 Multiple spaces in '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.'

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

SIR 1:15 Multiple spaces in '1:15··Gr. nested.'

SIR 1:18 Multiple spaces in '1:18··Gr. health of cure.'

SIR 1:18 Multiple spaces in '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.'

SIR 1:21 Multiple spaces in '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.'

SIR 3:7 Multiple spaces in '3:7··Some manuscripts add those who fear the Lord honour their father,'

SIR 3:19 Multiple spaces in '3:19··Some manuscripts add Many are lofty and renowned, but he reveals his secrets to the humble.'

SIR 3:25 Multiple spaces in '3:25··Some manuscripts omit verse 25.'

SIR 4:13 Multiple spaces in '4:13··Or, she'

SIR 4:23 Multiple spaces in '4:23··Some manuscripts omit this line.'

SIR 6:30 Multiple spaces in 'and her bands are··a purple cord.'

SIR 6:30 Multiple spaces in '6:30··Numbers 15:38'

SIR 7:12 Multiple spaces in '7:12··Gr. Don’t plough'

SIR 7:26 Multiple spaces in '7:26··Many authorities omit this line'

SIR 9:9 Multiple spaces in '9:9··The preceding line of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 9:12 Multiple spaces in '9:12··Gr. Hades.'

SIR 9:13 Multiple spaces in '9:13··Or, authority'

SIR 10:9 Multiple spaces in '10:9··Two lines of this verse are here omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 10:21 Multiple spaces in '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.'

SIR 11:5 Multiple spaces in '11:5··Gr. tyrants'

SIR 11:15-16 Multiple spaces in '11:15-16··Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 12:6 Multiple spaces in '12:6··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 12:8 Multiple spaces in '12:8··Or, punished'

SIR 13:13 Multiple spaces in '13:13··Gr. along with.'

SIR 13:14 Multiple spaces in '13:14··The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 13:25 Multiple spaces in '13:25··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 16:15-16 Multiple spaces in '16:15-16··Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 16:21 Multiple spaces in '16:21··Gr. amongst hidden things.'

SIR 16:22 Multiple spaces in '16:22··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 16:23 Multiple spaces in '16:23··Gr. heart.'

SIR 17:5 Multiple spaces in '17:5··Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 17:9 Multiple spaces in '17:9··Verse 9 is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 17:10 Multiple spaces in '17:10··This line is added by the best authorities.'

SIR 17:16 Multiple spaces in '17:16··Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 17:17 Multiple spaces in '17:17··The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 17:18 Multiple spaces in '17:18··Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 17:21 Multiple spaces in '17:21··Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 17:22 Multiple spaces in '17:22··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 17:26 Multiple spaces in '17:26··A line is here omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 18:3 Multiple spaces in '18:3··The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 18:27 Multiple spaces in '18:27··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 18:31 Multiple spaces in '18:31··Or, a rejoicing to'

SIR 18:33 Multiple spaces in '18:33··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 19:5 Multiple spaces in '19:5··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 19:6 Multiple spaces in '19:6··The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 19:18-19 Multiple spaces in '19:18-19··Verses 18 and 19 are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 19:21 Multiple spaces in '19:21··The remainder of verse 20 and verse 21 are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 19:25 Multiple spaces in '19:25··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 20:3 Multiple spaces in '20:3··Verse 3 is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 20:14 Multiple spaces in '20:14··A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 20:17 Multiple spaces in '20:17··The latter part of verse 17 is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 20:32 Multiple spaces in '20:32··Verse 32 is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 21:5 Multiple spaces in '21:5··Gr. him.'

SIR 21:18 Multiple spaces in '21:18··Gr. unexamined words.'

SIR 22:9-10 Multiple spaces in '22:9-10··Verses 9 and 10 are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 22:23 Multiple spaces in '22:23··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 23:3 Multiple spaces in '23:3··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 23:4 Multiple spaces in '23:4··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 23:5 Multiple spaces in '23:5··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 23:28 Multiple spaces in '23:28··Verse 28 is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 24:15 Multiple spaces in '24:15··See Exodus 30:34.'

SIR 24:18 Multiple spaces in '24:18··Verse 18 is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 24:24 Multiple spaces in '24:24··Verse 24 is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 25:12 Multiple spaces in '25:12··Verse 12 is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 25:26 Multiple spaces in '25:26··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 26:5 Multiple spaces in '26:5··Gr. countenance.'

SIR 26:13 Multiple spaces in '26:13··or, fatten'

SIR 26:19-27 Multiple spaces in '26:19-27··Verses 19-27 are omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 29:23 Multiple spaces in '29:23··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 30:11 Multiple spaces in '30:11··This line and the previous two lines are absent from some older MSS.'

SIR 30:12 Multiple spaces in '30:12··These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.'

SIR 33:14 Multiple spaces in '33:14··A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 36:2 Multiple spaces in '36:2··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 36:6 Multiple spaces in '36:6··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 36:11 Multiple spaces in '36:11··The ancient authorities read I took them for my inheritance: but the Greek text is here very confused.'

SIR 36:17 Multiple spaces in '36:17··Gr. God of the ages.'

SIR 41:4 Multiple spaces in '41:4··or, the place of the dead or, Sheol'

SIR 41:8 Multiple spaces in '41:8··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 46:1 Multiple spaces in '46:1··Gr. his.'

SIR 46:6 Multiple spaces in '46:6··See Joshua 10:11'

SIR 47:9 Multiple spaces in '47:9··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 49:10 Multiple spaces in '49:10··The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.'

SIR 49:12 Multiple spaces in '49:12··Some ancient authorities read temple.'

SIR 50:26 Multiple spaces in '50:26··According to some ancient versions, Seir.'

SIR 50:29 Multiple spaces in '50:29··The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.'

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Letter Counts

-: 6 a: 131 A: 3 b: 20 c: 45 C: 6 d: 60 D: 2 e: 193 E: 11 f: 38 F: 4 g: 44 G: 1 h: 110 H: 5 i: 115 I: 7 J: 5 k: 12 l: 60 L: 1 m: 38 M: 1 n: 118 N: 2 o: 136 O: 7 p: 29 P: 1 r: 103 R: 5 S: 19 s: 98 Space: 361 T: 6 t: 148 Total: 2070 u: 36 U: 2 v: 23 W: 5 w: 28 x: 2 y: 22 Y: 1

Letter Counts (sorted by count)

M: 1 L: 1 G: 1 P: 1 Y: 1 D: 2 U: 2 N: 2 x: 2 A: 3 F: 4 W: 5 J: 5 H: 5 R: 5 T: 6 C: 6 -: 6 I: 7 O: 7 E: 11 k: 12 S: 19 b: 20 y: 22 v: 23 w: 28 p: 29 u: 36 m: 38 f: 38 g: 44 c: 45 d: 60 l: 60 s: 98 r: 103 h: 110 i: 115 n: 118 a: 131 o: 136 t: 148 e: 193 Space: 361 Total: 2070

Punctuation Counts

,: 32 .: 8 ;: 2 Total: 43 ’: 1

Punctuation Counts (sorted by count)

’: 1 ;: 2 .: 8 ,: 32 Total: 43

Speech Marks

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Headings

Title Lines

SIR -1:5 Main Title 1:	THE WISDOM OF JESUS THE SON OF SIRACH,
SIR -1:6 Main Title 2:	OR
SIR -1:7 Main Title 1:	ECCLESIASTICUS

Introduction

Possible Introduction Errors

SIR -1:10 is1 heading ends with a period: The Prologue of the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach.

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SIR -1:10

The Prologue of the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach.

Notes

Footnote Errors

SIR 3:7 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 3:7 \\ft Some manuscripts add \\fqa those who fear the Lord honour their father,'

SIR 4:13 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 4:13 \\ft Or, \\fqa she'

SIR 7:12 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 7:12 \\ft Gr. \\fqa Don’t plough'

SIR 7:26 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 7:26 \\ft Many authorities omit this line'

SIR 9:13 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 9:13 \\ft Or, \\fqa authority'

SIR 11:5 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 11:5 \\ft Gr. \\fqa tyrants'

SIR 12:8 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 12:8 \\ft Or, \\fqa punished'

SIR 18:31 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 18:31 \\ft Or, \\fqa a rejoicing to'

SIR 26:13 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 26:13 \\ft or, fatten'

SIR 41:4 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 41:4 \\ft or, \\fqa the place of the dead \\ft or, \\fqa Sheol'

SIR 46:6 Footnote seems to be missing closing punctuation (period): '+ \\fr 46:6 \\ft See Joshua 10:11'

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SIR 1:5	+ \fr 1:5 \ft Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa The so…ents.
SIR 1:7	+ \fr 1:7 \ft Verse 7 is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa To who…ence?
SIR 1:15	+ \fr 1:15 \ft Gr. \fqa nested.
SIR 1:18	+ \fr 1:18 \ft Gr. \fqa health of cure.
SIR 1:18	+ \fr 1:18 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best aut…sure.
SIR 1:21	+ \fr 1:21 \ft Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities: \fqa The …nger.
SIR 3:7	+ \fr 3:7 \ft Some manuscripts add \fqa those who fear the Lord honou…ther,
SIR 3:19	+ \fr 3:19 \ft Some manuscripts add \fqa Many are lofty and renowned,…mble.
SIR 3:25	+ \fr 3:25 \ft Some manuscripts omit verse 25.
SIR 4:13	+ \fr 4:13 \ft Or, \fqa she
SIR 4:23	+ \fr 4:23 \ft Some manuscripts omit this line.
SIR 7:12	+ \fr 7:12 \ft Gr. \fqa Don’t plough
SIR 7:26	+ \fr 7:26 \ft Many authorities omit this line
SIR 9:9	+ \fr 9:9 \ft The preceding line of this verse is omitted by the best…ties.
SIR 9:12	+ \fr 9:12 \ft Gr. \fqa Hades.
SIR 9:13	+ \fr 9:13 \ft Or, \fqa authority
SIR 10:9	+ \fr 10:9 \ft Two lines of this verse are here omitted by the best a…ties.
SIR 10:21	+ \fr 10:21 \ft Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities: Fear of …tion.
SIR 11:5	+ \fr 11:5 \ft Gr. \fqa tyrants
SIR 11:15-16	+ \fr 11:15-16 \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 12:6	+ \fr 12:6 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 12:8	+ \fr 12:8 \ft Or, \fqa punished
SIR 13:13	+ \fr 13:13 \ft Gr. \fqa along with.
SIR 13:14	+ \fr 13:14 \ft The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted …ties.
SIR 13:25	+ \fr 13:25 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 16:15-16	+ \fr 16:15-16 \ft Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 16:21	+ \fr 16:21 \ft Gr. \fqa amongst hidden things.
SIR 16:22	+ \fr 16:22 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 16:23	+ \fr 16:23 \ft Gr. \fqa heart.
SIR 17:5	+ \fr 17:5 \ft Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 17:9	+ \fr 17:9 \ft Verse 9 is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 17:10	+ \fr 17:10 \ft This line is added by the best authorities.
SIR 17:16	+ \fr 17:16 \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 17:17	+ \fr 17:17 \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the be…ties.
SIR 17:18	+ \fr 17:18 \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 17:21	+ \fr 17:21 \ft Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 17:22	+ \fr 17:22 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 17:26	+ \fr 17:26 \ft A line is here omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 18:3	+ \fr 18:3 \ft The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by …ties.
SIR 18:27	+ \fr 18:27 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 18:31	+ \fr 18:31 \ft Or, \fqa a rejoicing to
SIR 18:33	+ \fr 18:33 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 19:5	+ \fr 19:5 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 19:6	+ \fr 19:6 \ft The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the bes…ties.
SIR 19:18-19	+ \fr 19:18-19 \ft Verses 18 and 19 are omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 19:21	+ \fr 19:21 \ft The remainder of verse 20 and verse 21 are omitted by…ties.
SIR 19:25	+ \fr 19:25 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 20:3	+ \fr 20:3 \ft Verse 3 is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 20:14	+ \fr 20:14 \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 20:17	+ \fr 20:17 \ft The latter part of verse 17 is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 20:32	+ \fr 20:32 \ft Verse 32 is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 21:5	+ \fr 21:5 \ft Gr. \fqa him.
SIR 21:18	+ \fr 21:18 \ft Gr. \fqa unexamined words.
SIR 22:9-10	+ \fr 22:9-10 \ft Verses 9 and 10 are omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 22:23	+ \fr 22:23 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 23:3	+ \fr 23:3 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 23:4	+ \fr 23:4 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 23:5	+ \fr 23:5 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 23:28	+ \fr 23:28 \ft Verse 28 is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 24:15	+ \fr 24:15 \ft See Exodus 30:34.
SIR 24:18	+ \fr 24:18 \ft Verse 18 is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 24:24	+ \fr 24:24 \ft Verse 24 is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 25:12	+ \fr 25:12 \ft Verse 12 is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 25:26	+ \fr 25:26 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 26:5	+ \fr 26:5 \ft Gr. \fqa countenance.
SIR 26:13	+ \fr 26:13 \ft or, fatten
SIR 26:19-27	+ \fr 26:19-27 \ft Verses 19-27 are omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 29:23	+ \fr 29:23 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 30:11	+ \fr 30:11 \ft This line and the previous two lines are absent from … MSS.
SIR 30:12	+ \fr 30:12 \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.
SIR 30:12	+ \fr 30:12 \ft These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.
SIR 33:14	+ \fr 33:14 \ft A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 36:2	+ \fr 36:2 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 36:6	+ \fr 36:6 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 36:11	+ \fr 36:11 \ft The ancient authorities read \fqa I took them for my …used.
SIR 36:17	+ \fr 36:17 \ft Gr. \fqa God of the ages.
SIR 41:4	+ \fr 41:4 \ft or, \fqa the place of the dead \ft or, \fqa Sheol
SIR 41:8	+ \fr 41:8 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 46:1	+ \fr 46:1 \ft Gr. \fqa his.
SIR 46:6	+ \fr 46:6 \ft See Joshua 10:11
SIR 47:9	+ \fr 47:9 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 49:10	+ \fr 49:10 \ft The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.
SIR 49:12	+ \fr 49:12 \ft Some ancient authorities read \fqa temple.
SIR 50:26	+ \fr 50:26 \ft According to some ancient versions, \fqa Seir.
SIR 50:29	+ \fr 50:29 \ft The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

Cross-reference Lines

SIR 6:30

+ \xo 6:30 \xt Numbers 15:38

Leader Counts

Cross-reference leader '+': 1 Cross-References: 1 Footnote leader '+': 85 Footnotes: 85

Leader Counts (sorted by count)

Cross-References: 1 Cross-reference leader '+': 1 Footnotes: 85 Footnote leader '+': 85

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