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Sirach 3:31 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He who repays good turns is mindful of that which comes afterward. In the time of his falling he will find a support. "
Sirach 3:31
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29 The heart of the prudent will understand a proverb. A wise man desires the ear of a listener.
30 Water will quench a flaming fire; almsgiving will make atonement for sins.
31 He who repays good turns is mindful of that which comes afterward. In the time of his falling he will find a support.
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Sirach 3:1
"Hear me, your father, O my children, and do what you hear, that you all may be safe."
Sirach 3:2
"For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons."
Sirach 3:3
"He who honors his father will make atonement for sins."
Sirach 3:4
"He who gives glory to his mother is as one who lays up treasure."
Sirach 3:5
"Whoever honors his father will have joy in his own children. He will be heard in the day of his prayer."
Sirach 3:6
"He who gives glory to his father will have length of days. He who listens to the Lord will bring rest to his mother,"
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