Sirach 28:6-7
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
6 Remember the end of your life, and set enmity aside;
remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments.
7 Remember the commandments, and do not be angry with your neighbor;
remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook faults.
Sirach 28:6-7
Good News Translation
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.
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Sirach 28:6-7
Common English Bible
6 Be mindful of the end that awaits you,
and put an end to enmity;
be mindful of decay and death,
and be faithful to the commandments.
7 Be mindful of the commandments,
and don’t be irate at your neighbor;
be mindful of the covenant of the
Most High, and overlook a mistake.
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