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Sirach 28:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Upon a man like himself he has no mercy, and does he make supplication for his own sins? "

Sirach 28:4

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2 Forgive your neighbor the hurt that he has done, and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray.

3 Does anyone harbor anger against another and expect healing from the Lord?

4 Upon a man like himself he has no mercy, and does he make supplication for his own sins?

5 He himself, being flesh, nourishes wrath. Who will make atonement for his sins?

6 Remember your last end, and stop enmity. Remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments.

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Sirach 28:1

"He who takes vengeance will find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely make his sins firm."

Sirach 28:2

"Forgive your neighbor the hurt that he has done, and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray."

Sirach 28:3

"Does anyone harbor anger against another and expect healing from the Lord?"

Sirach 28:5

"He himself, being flesh, nourishes wrath. Who will make atonement for his sins?"

Sirach 28:6

"Remember your last end, and stop enmity. Remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments."

Sirach 28:7

"Remember the commandments, and don’t be angry with your neighbor. Remember the covenant of the Highest, and overlook ignorance."

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