Sirach 27:30-28:7
Good News Translation
Resentment
30 Anger and a hot temper are horrible things, but sinners have both. 28 1 The Lord is taking note of your sins, and if you take vengeance on someone, the Lord will take vengeance on you. 2 (A)But if you forgive someone who has wronged you, your sins will be forgiven when you pray. 3 You cannot expect the Lord to pardon you while you are holding a grudge against someone else. 4 You yourself are a sinner, and if you won't forgive another person, you have no right to pray that the Lord will forgive your sins. 5 If you cannot get rid of your anger, you have no hope of forgiveness—you are only a human being. 6 Think about it! Some day you will die, and your body will decay. So give up hate and live by the Lord's commands, 7 the commands in the covenant of the Most High. Instead of getting upset over your neighbor's faults, overlook them.
Sirach 27:30-28:7
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Anger and Vengeance
30 Anger and wrath, these also are abominations,
yet a sinner holds on to them.
28 The vengeful will face the Lord’s vengeance,
for he keeps a strict account of[a] their sins.(A)
2 Forgive your neighbor the wrong he has done,
and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray.(B)
3 Does anyone harbor anger against another
and expect healing from the Lord?(C)
4 If people have no mercy toward those like themselves,
can they then seek pardon for their own sins?
5 If mere mortals harbor wrath,
who will make an atoning sacrifice for their sins?
6 Remember the end of your life and set enmity aside;
remember corruption and death and be true to the commandments.(D)
7 Remember the commandments and do not be angry with your neighbor;
remember the covenant of the Most High and overlook faults.(E)
Footnotes
- 28.1 Other ancient authorities read for he firmly establishes
Ben Sira 27:30-28:7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
30 Wrath and anger, these also are abominations,
yet a sinner holds on to them.
Chapter 28
1 The vengeful will face the Lord’s vengeance;
indeed he remembers their sins in detail.(A)
2 Forgive your neighbor the wrong done to you;
then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.(B)
3 Does anyone nourish anger against another
and expect healing from the Lord?(C)
4 Can one refuse mercy to a sinner like oneself,
yet seek pardon for one’s own sins?
5 If a mere mortal cherishes wrath,
who will forgive his sins?
6 Remember your last days and set enmity aside;
remember death and decay, and cease from sin!(D)
7 Remember the commandments and do not be angry with your neighbor;
remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook faults.
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