In the Greek manuscripts the heading is Sophia Iesou huiou Sirach (or Seirach), "The Wisdom of Jesus, son of Sirach" (so "A"); or simply Sophia Seirach (B), " ...

In the Greek manuscripts N, V (Codex Venetus), the 4 books go under the ... (Toy)). In 1 Macc 13:30 we read that the monument erected in 143 BC by Simon ...

16 The intentions of the heart belong to a man ,. but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord . 2 All a person's ways seem right in his own opinion ,.

The Consequences of Accepting Wisdom or Folly · 9 Wisdom has built her house ; · she has carved out its seven pillars . · 2 She has prepared her meat , she has ...

Since in the Greek and Latin recensions or versions Bel and the Dragon forms a portion of the Book of Dan it does not bear a special name. But in the only two ...

19 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity. than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool . 2 It is dangerous to have zeal without ...

4 There is one body and one Spirit , just as you too were called to the one hope of your calling , 5 one Lord , one faith , one baptism , 6 one God and Father ...

Admonition to Avoid Seduction to Evil · 5 My child , be attentive to my wisdom ; · pay close attention to my understanding , · 2 in order to safeguard discretion.

10 Be devoted to one another with mutual love , showing eagerness in honoring one another . 11 Do not lag in zeal , be enthusiastic in spirit , serve the Lord .

16 She considered a field and bought it;. from her own income she planted a vineyard . 17 She clothed herself in might ,. and she strengthened her arms .