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  1  PreNAB                     |  principles.~ ~The translation of Sirach, based on the original Hebrew
  2  PreNAB                     |         Book of Job, in Proverbs, Sirach, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel,
  3  PreNAB                     |          the Wisdom Books, Job to Sirach, in 1955; the Prophetic
  4  PreNAB                     |            The revision of Job to Sirach includes changes in strophe
  5  PreNAB                     |        Corrections in the text of Sirach are made in Sirach 39:27-
  6  PreNAB                     |        text of Sirach are made in Sirach 39:27-35; 40; 41; 42; 43;
  7  PreNAB                     |           the Masada text, and in Sirach 51:13-30 on the basis of
  8  PreNAB                     |        Job, Proverbs, Wisdom, and Sirach. In the Psalms, the enumeration
  9    Pent,  Num   25:   14(5) |      proverbial; cf Psalm 106:30; Sirach 45:23; 1 Macc 2:26, 54.~
 10    Pent,  Num   28:    7(3) |           sanctuary: according to Sirach 50:15 it was at the base
 11    Pent,  Jos   10:   13(3) |     answered by the hailstorm (cf Sirach 46:5) and by a darkness
 12     His,  Ezr  Int          |        than that of Nehemiah. Ben Sirach, in his praise of the fathers,
 13     His,  Tob    4:    3(1) |   literature, especially Prov and Sirach (see Introduction): duties
 14     His, 1Mac   12:    9(2) |      mentioned in the Prologue to Sirach (1 Macc 12:1), after 132
 15     His, 2Mac    3:    1(2) |         whose praises are sung in Sirach 50:1-21. ~
 16   WisdB                     |        Song of Songs, Wisdom, and Sirach, are all versified by the
 17   WisdB                     |         man in his own good time. Sirach gathers and presents the
 18   WisdB                     |      people, especially of youth (Sirach 51:13-30). In times of crisis
 19   WisdB                     |           of Proverbs, Wisdom and Sirach shines forth in resplendent
 20   WisdB,  Job    1:   21(7) |        the earth; cf Genesis 2:7; Sirach 40:1.~
 21   WisdB,  Job   38:   22(5) |          Gibeon; cf Joshua 10:11; Sirach 46:5.~
 22   WisdB,  Psa  112:    3(3) |     liberality and almsgiving. Cf Sirach 3:30; 7:10; Matthew 6:1-
 23   WisdB,  Pro   18:   13(3) |           fool; cf Proverb 10:14; Sirach 11:8.~
 24   WisdB, Wisd    6:   10(2) |           Job 31:14; Hebrews 2:1; Sirach 8:9.~
 25   WisdB, Wisd   10:    1(1) |  patriarchs. It has a parallel in Sirach 44-50; cf also Wisdom 18:
 26   WisdB, Wisd   18:    9(3) |        Praises of the fathers: cf Sirach 44-50; Wisdom 10.~
 27   WisdB,  Sir               |                                   Sirach~
 28   WisdB,  Sir  Int          |          Introduction~The Book of Sirach derives its name from the
 29   WisdB,  Sir  Int          |            son of Eleazar, son of Sirach (Sirach 50:27). Its earliest
 30   WisdB,  Sir  Int          |           Eleazar, son of Sirach (Sirach 50:27). Its earliest title
 31   WisdB,  Sir  Int          |        been "Wisdom of the Son of Sirach." The designation "Liber
 32   WisdB,  Sir  Int          |         of the nineteenth century Sirach was known only in translations,
 33   WisdB,  Sir  Int          |          Protestants, the Book of Sirach has always been recognized
 34   WisdB,  Sir  Int          |       importance.~The contents of Sirach are of a discursive nature,
 35   WisdB,  Sir  Int          |           with moral instruction; Sirach 44:1-50:24 contain a eulogy
 36   WisdB,  Sir  Int          |           Church uses the Book of Sirach extensively in her liturgy.~ ~
 37   WisdB,  Sir  For:   22(1) |        written before the time of Sirach, according to the threefold
 38   WisdB,  Sir  For:   22(3) |         wisdom writings predating Sirach.~
 39   WisdB,  Sir    1:    1(1) |          and preserver of wisdom (Sirach 1:1); he created her from
 40   WisdB,  Sir    1:    1(1) |           before all things else (Sirach 1:4-7); all his works reflect
 41   WisdB,  Sir    1:    1(1) |         his works reflect wisdom (Sirach 1:2, 3, 8).~
 42   WisdB,  Sir    2:    1(1) |           not without its trials (Sirach 2:1); moreover, it must
 43   WisdB,  Sir    2:    1(1) |       steadfastness and fidelity (Sirach 2:2-3). Misfortune and humiliation
 44   WisdB,  Sir    2:    1(1) |          man and prove his worth (Sirach 2:4-5). Patience and unwavering
 45   WisdB,  Sir    2:    1(1) |         mercy and of lasting joy (Sirach 2:6-11). ~
 46   WisdB,  Sir    2:   12(2) |       therefore have no security (Sirach 2:12-14). But those who
 47   WisdB,  Sir    2:   12(2) |       mercy equal to his majesty (Sirach 2:15-17).~
 48   WisdB,  Sir    3:    1(1) |          corresponding blessings (Sirach 3:1-9). Even to old and
 49   WisdB,  Sir    3:    1(1) |      parents this respect is due (Sirach 3:10-13); through it, the
 50   WisdB,  Sir    3:    1(1) |         of children are pardoned (Sirach 3:14, 15). Failure to render
 51   WisdB,  Sir    3:    1(1) |          merits a curse from God (Sirach 3:16). Cf Exodus 20:12;
 52   WisdB,  Sir    3:   17(2) |          a true estimate of self (Sirach 3:17-19). Through it a man
 53   WisdB,  Sir    3:   17(2) |       understanding and strength (Sirach 3:20-22). Pride, however,
 54   WisdB,  Sir    3:   17(2) |         affliction and perdition (Sirach 3:23-27).~
 55   WisdB,  Sir    4:    1(1) |       when they look for help; cf Sirach 18:17. ~
 56   WisdB,  Sir    4:   11(2) |           the first person, as in Sirach 24. The precious fruits
 57   WisdB,  Sir    4:   11(2) |         to arouse desire for her (Sirach 4:11-14). Her disciples
 58   WisdB,  Sir    4:   11(2) |       disciples are like priests (Sirach 4:14) and judges (Sirach
 59   WisdB,  Sir    4:   11(2) |          Sirach 4:14) and judges (Sirach 4:15), even partners who
 60   WisdB,  Sir    4:   11(2) | themselves and their descendants (Sirach 4:16). They enjoy happiness
 61   WisdB,  Sir    4:   11(2) |        after surviving her tests (Sirach 4:17, 18). Those who fail
 62   WisdB,  Sir    4:   11(2) |         abandoned to destruction (Sirach 4:19).~
 63   WisdB,  Sir    4:   20(3) |       namely evil, human respect (Sirach 4:20, 21), compromise of
 64   WisdB,  Sir    4:   20(3) |     liberty in speech and action (Sirach 4:22-25), false shame, and
 65   WisdB,  Sir    4:   20(3) |       false shame, and ignorance (Sirach 4:26). He must fight for
 66   WisdB,  Sir    4:   20(3) |         must fight for the truth (Sirach 4:28), and avoid cynicism
 67   WisdB,  Sir    4:   20(3) |      avoid cynicism and laziness (Sirach 4:29), and inconsistency
 68   WisdB,  Sir    4:   20(3) |     inconsistency in his conduct (Sirach 4:30).~
 69   WisdB,  Sir    5:    1(1) |           pride and independence (Sirach 5:1-2), presumption (Sirach
 70   WisdB,  Sir    5:    1(1) |       Sirach 5:1-2), presumption (Sirach 5:3), false security (Sirach
 71   WisdB,  Sir    5:    1(1) |      Sirach 5:3), false security (Sirach 5:4-7), and impenitence (
 72   WisdB,  Sir    5:    1(1) |          5:4-7), and impenitence (Sirach 5:8), which cannot escape
 73   WisdB,  Sir    5:    1(1) |          escape the divine wrath (Sirach 5:9, 10). Cf Proverb 18:
 74   WisdB,  Sir    5:   12(3) |     requires constancy in speech (Sirach 5:12), prudence (Sirach
 75   WisdB,  Sir    5:   12(3) |           Sirach 5:12), prudence (Sirach 5:13-14), reserve (Sirach
 76   WisdB,  Sir    5:   12(3) |         Sirach 5:13-14), reserve (Sirach 5:15), charity (Sirach 6:
 77   WisdB,  Sir    5:   12(3) |            Sirach 5:15), charity (Sirach 6:1), as well as the avoidance
 78   WisdB,  Sir    5:   12(3) |           of detraction, calumny (Sirach 6:16), and double talk,
 79   WisdB,  Sir    5:   12(3) |         bring shame and disgrace (Sirach 5:15; 6:1).~
 80   WisdB,  Sir    6:    5(2) |      discerned not by prosperity (Sirach 6:11), but through the trials
 81   WisdB,  Sir    6:    5(2) |    adversity: distress, quarrels (Sirach 6:9), sorrow (Sirach 6:10)
 82   WisdB,  Sir    6:    5(2) |    quarrels (Sirach 6:9), sorrow (Sirach 6:10) and misfortune (Sirach
 83   WisdB,  Sir    6:    5(2) |      Sirach 6:10) and misfortune (Sirach 6:12). Such friends are
 84   WisdB,  Sir    6:    5(2) |      estimation, a gift from God (Sirach 6:14-17).~
 85   WisdB,  Sir    6:   18(3) |          wisdom through patience (Sirach 6:19-23), docility (Sirach
 86   WisdB,  Sir    6:   18(3) |        Sirach 6:19-23), docility (Sirach 6:32-37), and perseverance
 87   WisdB,  Sir    6:   18(3) |           perseverance in trials (Sirach 6:25-27), promising rich
 88   WisdB,  Sir    6:   18(3) |           promising rich rewards (Sirach 6:28-31). Cf Sirach 4:11-
 89   WisdB,  Sir    6:   18(3) |      rewards (Sirach 6:28-31). Cf Sirach 4:11-19.~
 90   WisdB,  Sir    7:    1(1) |       forbids evil and injustice (Sirach 7:1-3), pride (Sirach 7:
 91   WisdB,  Sir    7:    1(1) |  injustice (Sirach 7:1-3), pride (Sirach 7:5, 15-17), ambition and
 92   WisdB,  Sir    7:    1(1) |       ambition and human respect (Sirach 7:4, 6), public disorder (
 93   WisdB,  Sir    7:    1(1) |           4, 6), public disorder (Sirach 7:7), presumption and impatience
 94   WisdB,  Sir    7:    1(1) |        and impatience toward God (Sirach 7:9-10), ridicule (Sirach
 95   WisdB,  Sir    7:    1(1) |         Sirach 7:9-10), ridicule (Sirach 7:11), mischief and deceit
 96   WisdB,  Sir    7:    1(1) |     deceit toward one's neighbor (Sirach 7:8, 12-13). ~
 97   WisdB,  Sir    7:   18(4) |         members of the household (Sirach 7:18-28), and also toward
 98   WisdB,  Sir    7:   18(4) |       toward God and his priests (Sirach 7:29-31), the poor and afflicted,
 99   WisdB,  Sir    7:   18(4) |          the living and the dead (Sirach 7:32-36).~
100   WisdB,  Sir    7:   23(7) |      pride; so with the Greek. Cf Sirach 30:12. The present Hebrew
101   WisdB,  Sir    8:    1(1) |       irascible, and with judges (Sirach 8:1-3, 10-12, 14, 16). He
102   WisdB,  Sir    8:    1(1) |           with the undisciplined (Sirach 8:4, 12- 13) and the ruthless (
103   WisdB,  Sir    8:    1(1) |         12- 13) and the ruthless (Sirach 8:15), nor with fools and
104   WisdB,  Sir    8:    1(1) |         with fools and strangers (Sirach 8:17-19), but with the wise
105   WisdB,  Sir    8:    1(1) |           ancients of the people (Sirach 8:8, 9). ~
106   WisdB,  Sir    9:    1(1) |        toward all other women. Cf Sirach 25:12-26:18.~
107   WisdB,  Sir    9:   10(4) |          should serve as a guide (Sirach 9:15). Associate with true
108   WisdB,  Sir    9:   10(4) |      Associate with true friends (Sirach 9:10), with the just and
109   WisdB,  Sir    9:   10(4) |         the just and the learned (Sirach 9:14-16); avoid the company
110   WisdB,  Sir    9:   10(4) |     sinners doomed to punishment (Sirach 9:11-13). Cf Sirach 8:1-
111   WisdB,  Sir    9:   10(4) |   punishment (Sirach 9:11-13). Cf Sirach 8:1-19.~
112   WisdB,  Sir   10:    6(1) |        founded on dust and ashes (Sirach 10:6-11). It is the denial
113   WisdB,  Sir   10:    6(1) |  therefore the source of all sin (Sirach 10:12-13). Even the memory
114   WisdB,  Sir   10:    6(1) |         their power to the lowly (Sirach 10:14-18). ~
115   WisdB,  Sir   11:    7(2) |         others and their affairs (Sirach 11:7-9); as regards his
116   WisdB,  Sir   11:    7(2) |    benefits of life and property (Sirach 11:10-14, 18, 19, 21, 23-
117   WisdB,  Sir   11:    7(2) |       gifts of wisdom and virtue (Sirach 11:15, 17, 20, 22).~
118   WisdB,  Sir   11:   26(6) |                            26-28] Sirach, writing before Christian
119   WisdB,  Sir   12:    8(3) |       invite disaster. Cf note on Sirach 6:5-17.~
120   WisdB,  Sir   13:    1(1) |          means of various figures Sirach indicates the practical
121   WisdB,  Sir   13:    1(1) |          associating with equals (Sirach 13:15). ~
122   WisdB,  Sir   14:    3(1) |          no good even to himself (Sirach 14:3-10); wealth should
123   WisdB,  Sir   14:    3(1) |          be left behind at death (Sirach 14:11-16). In the light
124   WisdB,  Sir   14:   20(2) |         and possession of wisdom (Sirach 14:20-15:5). Joy and honor
125   WisdB,  Sir   14:   20(2) |         given, not to the sinner (Sirach 14:7-9), but to him who
126   WisdB,  Sir   14:   20(2) |         God and observes his law (Sirach 14:1-6, 10). The sinner
127   WisdB,  Sir   14:   20(2) |         God, who sees all things (Sirach 14:18-19), is not the author
128   WisdB,  Sir   14:   20(2) |         the author of wickedness (Sirach 15:11-13, 20): he gives
129   WisdB,  Sir   14:   20(2) |     choose between good and evil (Sirach 15:14-17).~
130   WisdB,  Sir   16:    1(1) |        show how God punishes sin (Sirach 16:5-10). He judges everyone
131   WisdB,  Sir   16:    1(1) |           according to his deeds (Sirach 16:11-13); no one is hidden
132   WisdB,  Sir   16:    1(1) |          retribution at his hand (Sirach 16:15-21). ~
133   WisdB,  Sir   16:    6(2) |           For Korah and his band (Sirach 16:6, 7), see Numbers 16:
134   WisdB,  Sir   16:    6(2) |           disgruntled Israelites (Sirach 16:6b), Psalm 78:21-22.~
135   WisdB,  Sir   16:   22(7) |          3-4), praise God's name (Sirach 16:8), obey his law (Sirach
136   WisdB,  Sir   16:   22(7) |       Sirach 16:8), obey his law (Sirach 16:9-12), and render to
137   WisdB,  Sir   16:   22(7) |          an account of his deeds (Sirach 16:18). Cf Psalm 19; 104.~
138   WisdB,  Sir   17:   19(3) |          sinner to return to God (Sirach 17:19-21, 24-26) the author
139   WisdB,  Sir   17:   19(3) |         of praising God on earth (Sirach 17:22-23). In the light
140   WisdB,  Sir   18:    1(1) |       beyond man's understanding (Sirach 18:1-5), his mercy also
141   WisdB,  Sir   18:    1(1) |   surpasses all human compassion (Sirach 18:6-13). ~
142   WisdB,  Sir   18:   14(2) |         offense to the recipient (Sirach 18:14-18). Prudence directs
143   WisdB,  Sir   18:   14(2) |       i.e., the day of reckoning (Sirach 18:19-27).~
144   WisdB,  Sir   18:   19(3) |        forgiving mercy of God. Cf Sirach 3:29-30; 29:11-12; Tobit
145   WisdB,  Sir   18:   28(5) |           to encourage growth. Cf Sirach 24:28-31.~
146   WisdB,  Sir   19:    5(1) |         judgment, and detraction (Sirach 19:5-6), and inculcating
147   WisdB,  Sir   19:    5(1) |          of self and of neighbor (Sirach 19:7-11). Justice requires
148   WisdB,  Sir   19:    5(1) |         the law of the Most High (Sirach 19:12-16); cf Matthew 7:
149   WisdB,  Sir   20:    3(2) |          desire of wrongdoing. Cf Sirach 20:20.~
150   WisdB,  Sir   20:   17(5) |          and a fool is repulsive (Sirach 20:17-19); human respect
151   WisdB,  Sir   20:   17(5) |         rash promises and enmity (Sirach 20:21- 22); lies bring dishonor
152   WisdB,  Sir   20:   17(5) |    dishonor and lasting disgrace (Sirach 20:23, 24, 25).~
153   WisdB,  Sir   20:   26(6) |           esteem among the great (Sirach 20:26-27). He must beware,
154   WisdB,  Sir   20:   26(6) |           when he should reprove (Sirach 20:28-30).~
155   WisdB,  Sir   21:    1(1) |       depths of the nether world (Sirach 21:2-4, 6a, 8-10). Through
156   WisdB,  Sir   21:    1(1) |        forgiveness can be sought (Sirach 21:1), and through fear
157   WisdB,  Sir   21:    1(1) |           repentance is achieved (Sirach 1:5, 6b). ~
158   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |          a fountain of knowledge (Sirach 21:13, 15); his will is
159   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |          trained to keep the law (Sirach 21:11); his words are gracious,
160   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |       carefully weighed, sincere (Sirach 21:16-17, 25-26); his conduct
161   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |          cultured and restrained (Sirach 21:20, 22-24). The fool'
162   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |           and impenetrable to it (Sirach 21:12, 14, 18, 19); his
163   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |         19); his will rejects it (Sirach 21:15); his talk is burdensome (
164   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |        his laughter unrestrained (Sirach 21:20), his conversation
165   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |           shallow and meddlesome (Sirach 21:25, 26); his conduct
166   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |         conduct is bold and rude (Sirach 21:22-24); his abuse of
167   WisdB,  Sir   21:   11(3) |       others redounds on himself (Sirach 21:27-28).~
168   WisdB,  Sir   22:    1(1) |                          1-15] To Sirach, a lazy person and an unruly
169   WisdB,  Sir   22:    1(1) |         wishes to be rid of them (Sirach 22:1-5). A wicked fool is
170   WisdB,  Sir   22:    1(1) |          others lasts a lifetime (Sirach 22:7-11). He is like a brute,
171   WisdB,  Sir   22:    1(1) |      troublesome and intolerable (Sirach 22:12-15). ~
172   WisdB,  Sir   22:   19(4) |    confidence destroy it utterly (Sirach 22:19-22, 24, 26), so kindness
173   WisdB,  Sir   22:   19(4) |       prosperity and inheritance (Sirach 22:23, 25).~
174   WisdB,  Sir   22:   27(5) |          from sins of the tongue (Sirach 22:27; 23:1); ignorance
175   WisdB,  Sir   22:   27(5) |        mind and weakness of will (Sirach 22:2, 3); and inclinations
176   WisdB,  Sir   22:   27(5) |         prey of shameful desires (Sirach 23:3-6).~
177   WisdB,  Sir   23:    7(2) |      obligation and incurs guilt (Sirach 23:7-11), blasphemy (Sirach
178   WisdB,  Sir   23:    7(2) |       Sirach 23:7-11), blasphemy (Sirach 23:12), talk that is coarse
179   WisdB,  Sir   23:    7(2) |           coarse and blundersome (Sirach 23:13, 14), and the incorrigible
180   WisdB,  Sir   23:    7(2) |        habit of abusive language (Sirach 23:15).~
181   WisdB,  Sir   23:   16(4) |        and utterly destroys them (Sirach 23:16, 17, 22-26). The false
182   WisdB,  Sir   23:   16(4) |    aggravate his inevitable fate (Sirach 23:18-21). Only the fear
183   WisdB,  Sir   23:   16(4) |          can assure moral safety (Sirach 23:27).~
184   WisdB,  Sir   23:   16(5) |           gravity: solitary sins (Sirach 23:16) fornication (Sirach
185   WisdB,  Sir   23:   16(5) |        Sirach 23:16) fornication (Sirach 23:17) and adultery (Sirach
186   WisdB,  Sir   23:   16(5) |       Sirach 23:17) and adultery (Sirach 23:18-21).~
187   WisdB,  Sir   25:    1(1) |           unfaithful to his wife (Sirach 25:1, 2). This last, sensual
188   WisdB,  Sir   25:    1(1) |   judgment and wisdom in old age (Sirach 25:3-6) and the joy of a
189   WisdB,  Sir   25:    1(1) |          and fear of God prevail (Sirach 25:7-11). ~
190   WisdB,  Sir   25:   12(3) |       very appearance is changed (Sirach 25:12-17). The worst of
191   WisdB,  Sir   25:   12(3) |            destroys his strength (Sirach 25:18-22). She must not
192   WisdB,  Sir   25:   12(3) |        made obedient or punished (Sirach 25:24, 25).~
193   WisdB,  Sir   25:   23(4) |         in Genesis 3 to which Ben Sirach refers, sin, the cause of
194   WisdB,  Sir   26:    1(1) |       contentment to her husband (Sirach 26:1-4) through her thoughtfulness,
195   WisdB,  Sir   26:    1(1) |         beauty, grace and virtue (Sirach 26:13-18). ~
196   WisdB,  Sir   26:   20(6) |    against injustice in commerce (Sirach 26:20-27:3), and perversity
197   WisdB,  Sir   26:   20(6) | perversity of speech in business (Sirach 26:4-7). The pursuit of
198   WisdB,  Sir   26:   20(6) |   meritorious as it is difficult (Sirach 26:8-10). The discourses
199   WisdB,  Sir   26:   20(6) |      quarrels and even bloodshed (Sirach 26:11-15).~
200   WisdB,  Sir   27:   16(1) |        and does irreparable harm (Sirach 27:16-21); cf Sirach 22:
201   WisdB,  Sir   27:   16(1) |        harm (Sirach 27:16-21); cf Sirach 22:22. False friendship
202   WisdB,  Sir   27:   16(1) |           hateful to God and man (Sirach 27:22-24); it soon becomes
203   WisdB,  Sir   27:   16(1) |      victim of its own treachery (Sirach 27:25-27). The same fate
204   WisdB,  Sir   27:   16(1) |           malicious and vengeful (Sirach 27:28-28:1). They can obtain
205   WisdB,  Sir   27:   16(1) |    commandments of the Most High (Sirach 28:2-7). And they must avoid
206   WisdB,  Sir   27:   16(1) |        avoid quarrels and strife (Sirach 28:8-11). ~
207   WisdB,  Sir   28:   12(1) |        tongue and their havoc; cf Sirach 5:12-6:1; 19:5-16; 20:17-
208   WisdB,  Sir   28:   12(1) |           destroy domestic peace (Sirach 28:12-16). The whip, the
209   WisdB,  Sir   28:   12(1) |      inflicted by an evil tongue (Sirach 28:17-21). Not the just
210   WisdB,  Sir   28:   12(1) |    victims of their evil tongues (Sirach 28:22, 23). Therefore, guard
211   WisdB,  Sir   28:   12(1) |        treasure against an enemy (Sirach 28:24-26). ~
212   WisdB,  Sir   29:    1(1) |       wealth. Give to a poor man (Sirach 29:8, 9), lend to a needy
213   WisdB,  Sir   29:    1(1) |     lender's burden be increased (Sirach 29:1-5) and his kindness
214   WisdB,  Sir   29:    1(1) |          and his kindness abused (Sirach 29:6- 7); through charity
215   WisdB,  Sir   29:    1(1) |          up defense against evil (Sirach 29:10-13). Go surety for
216   WisdB,  Sir   29:    1(1) |        your means, but take care (Sirach 29:20) not to fall, for
217   WisdB,  Sir   29:    1(1) |           to misfortune and ruin (Sirach 29:14-19). ~
218   WisdB,  Sir   29:   21(2) |         freedom and self-respect (Sirach 29:21-23). But if he lives
219   WisdB,  Sir   29:   21(2) |      himself to insult and abuse (Sirach 29:24-28).~
220   WisdB,  Sir   30:    1(1) |          through their offspring (Sirach 30:1-6). Lack of discipline
221   WisdB,  Sir   30:    1(1) | disappointment, terror and grief (Sirach 30:7-13). ~
222   WisdB,  Sir   30:   14(2) |        more precious than wealth (Sirach 30:14-16); bitterness, constant
223   WisdB,  Sir   30:   14(2) |     difficult to bear than death (Sirach 30:17-20). Sadness, resentment,
224   WisdB,  Sir   30:   14(2) |       help to prolong one's days (Sirach 30:21-25).~
225   WisdB,  Sir   31:    1(1) |      easily lead to sin and ruin (Sirach 31:1-7). Cf Matthew 6:25-
226   WisdB,  Sir   31:    1(1) |       wealth is worthy of praise (Sirach 31:8-11). ~
227   WisdB,  Sir   31:   12(4) |     avoids greed and selfishness (Sirach 31:12-13), is considerate
228   WisdB,  Sir   31:   12(4) |           is generous toward him (Sirach 31:14, 15, 23, 24), observes
229   WisdB,  Sir   31:   12(4) |          observes proper manners (Sirach 31:16-18), is moderate in
230   WisdB,  Sir   31:   12(4) |           in eating and drinking (Sirach 31:19-22, 25-30). A good
231   WisdB,  Sir   31:   12(4) |           is solicitous for them (Sirach 32:1, 2), provides conversation
232   WisdB,  Sir   31:   12(4) |       conversation and diversion (Sirach 32:3-6), is modest in speech (
233   WisdB,  Sir   31:   12(4) |          6), is modest in speech (Sirach 32:7, 8, 10), is respectful
234   WisdB,  Sir   31:   12(4) |          is respectful of elders (Sirach 32:9), polite in comportment
235   WisdB,  Sir   31:   12(4) |   grateful to God for his favors (Sirach 32:11-13).~
236   WisdB,  Sir   32:   14(1) |         are aids in following it (Sirach 32:14-16, 18-24; 33:1, 3, 4).
237   WisdB,  Sir   32:   14(1) |           are devoid of security (Sirach 32:15, 17-18; 33:2). ~
238   WisdB,  Sir   33:    5(2) |        purposes of divine wisdom (Sirach 33:5-9). All creatures are
239   WisdB,  Sir   33:    5(2) |         the sinner, and the just (Sirach 33:10-15). This does not
240   WisdB,  Sir   33:   19(4) |        than be subservient to it (Sirach 33:19-24). Slaves are to
241   WisdB,  Sir   33:   19(4) |           to be treated unjustly (Sirach 33:25-29). Great care should
242   WisdB,  Sir   33:   19(4) |          be taken of good slaves (Sirach 33:30-33).~
243   WisdB,  Sir   34:    1(1) |      these are devoid of reality (Sirach 34:1-8). True confidence
244   WisdB,  Sir   34:    1(1) |         knowledge and experience (Sirach 34:9-12), and above all
245   WisdB,  Sir   34:    1(1) |        assistance and protection (Sirach 34:13-17). ~
246   WisdB,  Sir   34:   18(2) |        goods taken from the poor (Sirach 34:18-22), or to practice
247   WisdB,  Sir   34:   18(2) |    worthless in the sight of God (Sirach 34:23-26). Cf Matthew 15:
248   WisdB,  Sir   35:    1(1) |   pleasing and acceptable to God (Sirach 35:1-3). Offerings also
249   WisdB,  Sir   35:    1(1) |           repays . . . sevenfold (Sirach 35:4-10). Extortion from
250   WisdB,  Sir   35:    1(1) |         which God quickly repays (Sirach 35:11-18). Punishing the
251   WisdB,  Sir   35:    1(1) |         according to their deeds (Sirach 35:19-24). ~
252   WisdB,  Sir   36:    1(1) |       through Israel, his people (Sirach 36:1-3, 10-13), and his
253   WisdB,  Sir   36:    1(1) |        punishment of the nations (Sirach 36:2, 5-9), that all the
254   WisdB,  Sir   36:    1(1) |  acknowledge him the eternal God (Sirach 36:4, 14-17). ~
255   WisdB,  Sir   36:   18(2) |           discerner of character (Sirach 36:18-21). Beauty and kindly
256   WisdB,  Sir   36:   18(2) |          woman desirable as wife (Sirach 36:22-24). The good wife
257   WisdB,  Sir   36:   18(2) |       establishing his household (Sirach 36:24-27). A true friend
258   WisdB,  Sir   36:   18(2) |       shares his spoils with him (Sirach 37:5-6); a false one deceives
259   WisdB,  Sir   36:   18(2) |     abandons him in time of need (Sirach 37:1-4). A true counselor
260   WisdB,  Sir   36:   18(2) |         seek their own advantage (Sirach 37:7-12). In all things
261   WisdB,  Sir   36:   18(2) |      light and follow conscience (Sirach 37:13-15).~
262   WisdB,  Sir   37:   16(1) |         folly, of evil and death (Sirach 36:16-18). If the fruits
263   WisdB,  Sir   37:   16(1) |        after him, in their lives (Sirach 37:19-25). ~
264   WisdB,  Sir   38:    1(1) |        knowledge of their virtue (Sirach 38:1-8). In illness the
265   WisdB,  Sir   38:    1(1) |          apply the proper remedy (Sirach 38:9-14). The sinner, in
266   WisdB,  Sir   38:    1(1) |         his Maker and the doctor (Sirach 38:15). ~
267   WisdB,  Sir   38:   16(2) |         their burial is becoming (Sirach 38:16-18). But grief should
268   WisdB,  Sir   38:   16(2) |         to prepare for it is now (Sirach 38:19-23).~
269   WisdB,  Sir   38:   24(3) |          engraver, smith, potter (Sirach 38:25-34)-is the profession
270   WisdB,  Sir   38:   24(3) |         profession of the scribe (Sirach 39:24), who studies and
271   WisdB,  Sir   38:   24(3) |           and repentance for sin (Sirach 39:1, 6, 7), explores the
272   WisdB,  Sir   38:   24(3) |          for generations to come (Sirach 39:2-5, 8-11).~
273   WisdB,  Sir   39:   12(1) |           every need is supplied (Sirach 39:12-16, 32-35). He describes
274   WisdB,  Sir   39:   12(1) |           their intended purpose (Sirach 39:17-21), bringing blessing
275   WisdB,  Sir   39:   12(1) |           wicked who misuse them (Sirach 39:22-31). Cf similar hymns
276   WisdB,  Sir   39:   12(1) |          similar hymns of praise, Sirach 36:1-17; 42:15-43:35. ~
277   WisdB,  Sir   40:    1(1) |          time appointed for rest (Sirach 40:1-7). For sinners, the
278   WisdB,  Sir   40:    1(1) |        suffering is much greater (Sirach 40:8-10). What they gained
279   WisdB,  Sir   40:    1(1) |          justice endures forever (Sirach 40:14-16).~
280   WisdB,  Sir   40:   11(3) |        from the Spirit of God. Cf Sirach 41:10; Genesis 2:7; 3:19;
281   WisdB,  Sir   40:   17(4) |        above all, fear of God; cf Sirach 25:6-11.~
282   WisdB,  Sir   40:   28(5) |          their sense of honor. Cf Sirach 29:22-23.~
283   WisdB,  Sir   41:    1(1) |      accepted as the will of God (Sirach 41:1-4). As the human body
284   WisdB,  Sir   41:    1(1) |           human body passes away (Sirach 41:11), so do those who
285   WisdB,  Sir   41:    1(1) |           if they had never been (Sirach 41:5-10). Only the good
286   WisdB,  Sir   41:    1(1) |          of the virtuous endures (Sirach 41:11-13). ~
287   WisdB,  Sir   41:   13(2) |           verse many texts repeat Sirach 20:29-30.~
288   WisdB,  Sir   41:   14(3) |         detailed examples of sin (Sirach 41:14-22) and virtue (Sirach
289   WisdB,  Sir   41:   14(3) |      Sirach 41:14-22) and virtue (Sirach 42:1-8), following the norm
290   WisdB,  Sir   42:    9(1) |          or find herself sterile (Sirach 42:9-10). He is advised
291   WisdB,  Sir   42:    9(1) |         account among the people (Sirach 42:11-14). ~
292   WisdB,  Sir   42:   15(2) |          preserving the universe (Sirach 42:15-17, 23, 25; 43:1-27),
293   WisdB,  Sir   42:   15(2) |           1-27), his omniscience (Sirach 42:18-20), his perfect wisdom (
294   WisdB,  Sir   42:   15(2) |          20), his perfect wisdom (Sirach 42:21-22), his eternity (
295   WisdB,  Sir   42:   15(2) |          42:21-22), his eternity (Sirach 42:24). The conclusion is
296   WisdB,  Sir   42:   15(2) |           fervent hymn of praise (Sirach 43:28-33). Cf Sirach 16:
297   WisdB,  Sir   42:   15(2) |      praise (Sirach 43:28-33). Cf Sirach 16:22-18:13.~
298   WisdB,  Sir   44:    1(2) |       have acquired great renown (Sirach 44:1-8, 14-15); and also
299   WisdB,  Sir   44:    1(2) |         God's covenant with them (Sirach 44:9-13). ~
300   WisdB,  Sir   44:   16(3) |          of the original text; cf Sirach 49:14.~
301   WisdB,  Sir   45:    1(1) |           power through miracles (Sirach 45:1-3), God's authority
302   WisdB,  Sir   45:    1(1) |         commandments and the law (Sirach 45:5), and God's mercy through
303   WisdB,  Sir   45:    1(1) |        faithfulness and meekness (Sirach 45:4-5). The very personification
304   WisdB,  Sir   45:    6(4) |          for this sublime office (Sirach 45:6, 7), and describes
305   WisdB,  Sir   45:    6(4) |          high priest's vestments (Sirach 45:8-13). He relates the
306   WisdB,  Sir   45:    6(4) |      hands of Moses, his brother (Sirach 45:15), and describes the
307   WisdB,  Sir   45:    6(4) |        offering sacrifice to God (Sirach 45:16), and of blessing (
308   WisdB,  Sir   45:    6(4) |          45:16), and of blessing (Sirach 45:15), teaching, governing
309   WisdB,  Sir   45:    6(4) |           and judging the people (Sirach 45:17); the inheritance
310   WisdB,  Sir   45:    6(4) |   inheritance of the high priest (Sirach 45:20-22); the punishment
311   WisdB,  Sir   45:    6(4) |        who were jealous of Aaron (Sirach 45:18, 19); and the confirmation
312   WisdB,  Sir   45:    6(4) |     descendants through Phinehas (Sirach 45:23-25).~
313   WisdB,  Sir   46:    1(1) |       means "the Lord is savior" (Sirach 46:1), was the instrument
314   WisdB,  Sir   46:    1(1) |        people in miraculous ways (Sirach 46:2-6) by destroying their
315   WisdB,  Sir   46:    1(1) |     Israelites as an inheritance (Sirach 46:1). ~
316   WisdB,  Sir   46:   11(4) |      integrity, was the greatest (Sirach 46:11-12, 19). He was judge
317   WisdB,  Sir   46:   11(4) |          kingdom, anointed kings (Sirach 46:13-18), and even after
318   WisdB,  Sir   46:   11(4) |         put an end to wickedness (Sirach 46:20).~
319   WisdB,  Sir   47:    1(1) |         strengthened their power (Sirach 47:1-7). With his whole
320   WisdB,  Sir   47:    1(1) |           an everlasting kingdom (Sirach 47:8-11). ~
321   WisdB,  Sir   47:   12(2) |  magnificent temple of Jerusalem (Sirach 47:12-13) and received from
322   WisdB,  Sir   47:   12(2) |           he obtained great fame (Sirach 47:14-17). Luxury and sensuality,
323   WisdB,  Sir   47:   12(2) |         division after his death (Sirach 47:19-21, 23-24). Nevertheless
324   WisdB,  Sir   47:   12(2) |         the descendants of David (Sirach 47:22).~
325   WisdB,  Sir   47:   25(5) |  described as a judgment by fire (Sirach 47:25-26). Through his preaching,
326   WisdB,  Sir   47:   25(5) |          worship of the true God (Sirach 48:2-8). His miraculous
327   WisdB,  Sir   47:   25(5) |     restore the tribes of Israel (Sirach 48:9-11). Cf Matthew 17:
328   WisdB,  Sir   48:   12(1) | predecessor by numerous miracles (Sirach 48:12-14), but the obstinacy
329   WisdB,  Sir   48:   12(1) |         kings, both good and bad (Sirach 48:15-16). ~
330   WisdB,  Sir   48:   17(2) |         courage of King Hezekiah (Sirach 48:17, 22), the zeal of
331   WisdB,  Sir   48:   17(2) |         the prayer of the people (Sirach 48:20) availed with God.
332   WisdB,  Sir   48:   17(2) |           oppressors were routed (Sirach 48:18-19, 21), the king'
333   WisdB,  Sir   48:   17(2) | prophecies concerning the future (Sirach 48:23-25), especially the
334   WisdB,  Sir   49:    1(1) |          s praise of King Josiah (Sirach 49:1-3), of the prophets
335   WisdB,  Sir   49:    1(1) |      likewise the minor prophets (Sirach 49:7-10) derives from their
336   WisdB,  Sir   49:    1(1) |   infidelity of kings and people (Sirach 49:4-6, 10). ~
337   WisdB,  Sir   50:    1(1) |       public worship and welfare (Sirach 50:1-4). The author, a contemporary
338   WisdB,  Sir   50:    1(1) |   sanctuary, ascending the altar (Sirach 50:6-11), and, in the presence
339   WisdB,  Sir   50:    1(1) |       adoration of the Most High (Sirach 50:12-17). The hymnody,
340   WisdB,  Sir   50:    1(1) |       Jewish liturgical function (Sirach 50:18-21). ~
341   WisdB,  Sir   50:   27    |            son of Eleazar, son of Sirach, as they gushed forth from
342   WisdB,  Sir   50:   27(6) |            son of Eleazar, son of Sirach, to his long and beautiful
343   WisdB,  Sir   51:   12(2) |         to go back to the time of Sirach:~Give thanks to the Lord,
344   WisdB,  Sir   51:   13(3) | persistent study and instruction (Sirach 51:13-17), purification
345   WisdB,  Sir   51:   13(3) |         the possession of wisdom (Sirach 51:18-22). The author concludes
346   WisdB,  Sir   51:   13(3) |    herself to those who seek her (Sirach 51:23-26); and for their
347   WisdB,  Sir   51:   13(3) |           reward them in the end (Sirach 51:27-30). Cf Matthew 11:
348    Gosp,  Mat   11:   28(15)|    Matthew and are similar to Ben Sirach's invitation to learn wisdom
349    Gosp,  Mat   11:   28(15)|           and submit to her yoke (Sirach 51:23, 26).~
350    Gosp,  Mat   16:   14(10)|       Elijah: cf Malachi 3:23-24; Sirach 48:10; and see the note
351    Gosp,  Joh    2:    8(6) |          master of ceremonies; cf Sirach 32:1.~
352    Gosp,  Joh    5:   35(13)|          description of Elijah in Sirach 48:1. But only for a while,
353    Gosp,  Joh   15:    1(2) |           of herself as a vine in Sirach 24:17 are further background
354   NTLet, 2Cor    2:   14(9) |           wisdom as a sweet odor (Sirach 24:15). Death . . . life:
355   NTLet,  Gal    3:    7(7) |           12:3; cf Genesis 18:18; Sirach 44:21; Acts 3:25.~
356   NTLet,  Col    1:   15(6) |          31; Wisdom 7:22-8:1; and Sirach 1:4. See also the notes
357   NTLet,  Heb    9:   22(17)|       Joel 2:12), and almsgiving (Sirach 3:29). The author is limiting
358   NTLet,  Heb    9:   28(20)|    dramatic scene is described in Sirach 50:5-11.~
359   NTLet,  Heb   11:    4(4) |       Praise of the Ancestors" in Sirach 44:1-50:21 gives a similar
360   CathL,  Jam  Int          |          Old Testament (Proverbs, Sirach) and in the extracanonical
361   CathL,  Jam  Int          |           19, to many passages in Sirach, and to sequences of sayings
362   CathL,  Jam    3:    1(1) |         was chiefly conveyed (see Sirach 5:11-6:1; 28:12-26). ~