Sirach 3
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
King James Version with Apocrypha
1The sons of wisdom are the church of the just: and their generation, obedience and love.
1Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe.
2Children, hear the judgment of your father, and so do that you may be saved.
2For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.
3For God hath made the father honourable to the children: and seeking the judgment of the mothers, hath confirmed it upon the children.
3Whoso honoureth his father maketh an atonement for his sins:
4He that loveth God, shall obtain pardon for his sins by prayer, and shall refrain himself from them, and shall be heard in the prayer of days.
4And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.
5And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up a treasure.
5Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.
6He that honoureth his father shall have joy in his own children, and in the day of his prayer he shall be heard.
6He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother.
7He that honoureth his father shall enjoy a long life: and he that obeyeth the father, shall be a comfort to his mother.
7He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.
8He that feareth the Lord, honoureth his parents, and will serve them as his masters that brought him into the world.
8Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them.
9Honour thy father, in work and word, and all patience,
9For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.
10That a blessing may come upon thee from him, and his blessing may remain in the latter end.
10Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father’s dishonour is no glory unto thee.
11The father’s blessing establisheth the houses of the children: but the mother’s curse rooteth up the foundation.
11For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.
12Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee.
12My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth.
13For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father, and a father without honour is the disgrace of the son.
13And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and despise him not when thou art in thy full strength.
14Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life;
14For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.
15And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy strength: for the relieving of the father shall not be forgotten.
15In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered; thy sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather.
16For good shall be repaid to thee for the sin of thy mother.
16He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God.
17And in justice thou shalt be built up, and in the day of affliction thou shalt be remembered: and thy sins shall melt away as the ice in the fair warm weather.
17My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.
18Of what an evil fame is he that forsaketh his father: and he is cursed of God that angereth his mother.
18The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord.
19My son, do thy works in meekness, and thou shalt be beloved above the glory of men.
19Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.
20The greater thou art, the more humble thyself in all things, and thou shalt find grace before God:
20For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.
21For great is the power of God alone, and he is honoured by the humble.
21Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.
22Seek not the things that are too high for thee, and search not into things above thy ability: but the things that God hath commanded thee, think on them always, and in many of his works be not curious.
22But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.
23For it is not necessary for thee to see with thy eyes those things that are hid.
23Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.
24In unnecessary matters be not over curious, and in many of his works thou shalt not be inquisitive.
24For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.
25For many things are shewn to thee above the understanding of men.
25Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not.
26And the suspicion of them hath deceived many, and hath detained their minds in vanity.
26A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein.
27A hard heart shall fear evil at the last: and he that loveth danger shall perish in it.
27An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.
28A heart that goeth two ways shall not have success, and the perverse of heart shall be scandalized therein.
28In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.
29A wicked heart shall be laden with sorrows, and the sinner will add sin to sin.
29The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.
30The congregation of the proud shall not be healed: for the plant of wickedness shall take root in them, and it shall not be perceived.
30Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.
31The heart of the wise is understood in wisdom, and a good ear will hear wisdom with all desire.
31And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.
32A wise heart, and which hath understanding, will abstain from sins, and in the works of justice shall have success.
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33Water quencheth a flaming fire, and alms resisteth sins:
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34And God provideth for him that sheweth favour: he remembereth him afterwards, and in the time of his fall he shall find a sure stay.
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