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Sirach 28:9 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" A man who is a sinner will trouble friends and sow discord among those who are at peace. "

Sirach 28:9

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

8 Abstain from strife, and you will diminish your sins, for a passionate man will kindle strife.

9 A man who is a sinner will trouble friends and sow discord among those who are at peace.

10 As is the fuel of the fire, so it will burn; and as the stoutness of the strife is, so it will burn. As is the strength of the man, so will be his wrath; and as is his wealth, so he will exalt his anger.

11 A contention begun in haste kindles a fire; and hasty fighting sheds blood.

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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 28:4

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

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."

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