Ecclesiasticus Chapter 12 1 When thou wilt do good know to whom thou doest it; so shalt thou be thanked for thy benefits. 2 Do good to the godly man, and thou […]

Ecclesiasticus Chapter 10 1 A wise judge will instruct his people; and the government of a prudent man is well ordered. 2 As the judge of the people is himself, so are […]

Wisdom of Solomon Chapter 1 1 Love righteousness, ye that be judges of the earth: think of the Lord with a good (heart,) and in simplicity of heart seek him. 2 For […]

Ecclesiasticus Chapter 7 1 Do no evil, so shall no harm come unto thee. 2 Depart from the unjust, and iniquity shall turn away from thee. 3 My son, sow not upon […]

Ecclesiasticus Chapter 5 1 Set thy heart upon thy goods; and say not, I have enough for my life. 2 Follow not thine own mind and thy strength, to walk in the […]

Ecclesiasticus Chapter 4 1 My son, defraud not the poor of his living, and make not the needy eyes to wait long. 2 Make not an hungry soul sorrowful; neither provoke a […]

Ecclesiasticus Chapter 3 1 Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe. 2 For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath […]

Ecclesiasticus Chapter 2 1 My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation. 2 Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time […]

Ecclesiasticus Chapter 1 1 The Prologue of the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach. Whereas many and great things have been delivered unto us by the law and the prophets, and […]

Wisdom of Solomon Chapter 19 1 As for the ungodly, wrath came upon them without mercy unto the end: for he knew before what they would do; 2 How that having given them […]