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Ben Sira 28:1-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 28:1-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
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.
Sirach 28:1-7
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Sirach 28:1-7
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
28 The vengeful will face the Lord’s vengeance,
for he keeps a strict account of[a] their sins.
2 Forgive your neighbour the wrong he has done,
and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray.
3 Does anyone harbour anger against another,
and expect healing from the Lord?
4 If someone has no mercy towards another like himself,
can he then seek pardon for his own sins?
5 If a mere mortal harbours wrath,
who will make an atoning sacrifice for his sins?
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 neighbour;
remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook faults.
Footnotes
- Sirach 28:1 Other ancient authorities read for he firmly establishes
Sirach 28:1-7
Good News Translation
Sirach 28:1-7
Good News Translation
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.
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