Sirach 3:1

ENGBRENT: Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe.

ENGLXXUP: Hear me your father, O children,And do thereafter, that ye may be safe.

Sirach 3:2

ENGBRENT: For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.

ENGLXXUP: For the Lord hath given the father honor over the children,And hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.

Sirach 3:3

ENGBRENT: Whoso honoureth his father maketh an atonement for his sins:

ENGLXXUP: Whoso honoreth his father maketh an atonement for his sins:

Sirach 3:4

ENGBRENT: and he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.

ENGLXXUP: And he that honoreth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.

Sirach 3:5

ENGBRENT: Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.

ENGLXXUP: Whoso honoreth his father shall have joy of his own children;And when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.

Sirach 3:6

ENGBRENT: He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother,

ENGLXXUP: He that honoreth his father shall have a long life;And he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother,

Sirach 3:7

ENGBRENT: and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.

ENGLXXUP: And will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.

Sirach 3:8

ENGBRENT: Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them.

ENGLXXUP: Honor thy father and mother both in word and deed,That a blessing may come upon thee from them.

Sirach 3:9

ENGBRENT: For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.

ENGLXXUP: For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children;But the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.

Sirach 3:10

ENGBRENT: Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father's dishonour is no glory unto thee.

ENGLXXUP: Glory not in the dishonor of thy father;For thy father’s dishonor is no glory unto thee.

Sirach 3:11

ENGBRENT: For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.

ENGLXXUP: For the glory of a man is from the honor of his father;And a mother in dishonor is a reproach to the children.

Sirach 3:12

ENGBRENT: My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth.

ENGLXXUP: My son, help thy father in his age,And grieve him not as long as he liveth.

Sirach 3:13

ENGBRENT: And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and despise him not when thou art in thy full strength.

ENGLXXUP: And if his understanding fail, have patience with him;And despise him not when thou art in thy full strength.

Sirach 3:14

ENGBRENT: For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.

ENGLXXUP: For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten:And instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.

Sirach 3:15

ENGBRENT: In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered; thy sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather.

ENGLXXUP: In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered;Thy sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather.

Sirach 3:16

ENGBRENT: He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed of God.

ENGLXXUP: He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer;And he that angereth his mother is cursed of God.

Sirach 3:17

ENGBRENT: My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.

ENGLXXUP: My son, go on with thy business in meekness;So shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.

Sirach 3:18

ENGBRENT: The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord.

ENGLXXUP: The greater thou art, the more humble thyself,And thou shalt find favor before the Lord.

Sirach 3:20

ENGBRENT: For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.

ENGLXXUP: For the power of the Lord is great,And he is honored of the lowly.

Sirach 3:21

ENGBRENT: Seek not out the things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.

ENGLXXUP: Seek not out the things that are too hard for thee,Neither search the things that are above thy strength.

Sirach 3:22

ENGBRENT: But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence; for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.

ENGLXXUP: But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence;For it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.

Sirach 3:23

ENGBRENT: Be not curious in unnecessary matters; for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.

ENGLXXUP: Be not curious in unnecessary matters;For more things are shown unto thee than men understand.

Sirach 3:24

ENGBRENT: For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.

ENGLXXUP: For many are deceived by their own vain opinion;And an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.

Sirach 3:26

ENGBRENT: A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein.

ENGLXXUP: A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last;And he that loveth danger shall perish therein.

Sirach 3:27

ENGBRENT: An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.

ENGLXXUP: An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows;And the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.

Sirach 3:28

ENGBRENT: In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.

ENGLXXUP: In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy;For the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.

Sirach 3:29

ENGBRENT: The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.

ENGLXXUP: The heart of the prudent will understand a parable;And an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.

Sirach 3:30

ENGBRENT: Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.

ENGLXXUP: Water will quench a flaming fire;And alms maketh an atonement for sins.

Sirach 3:31

ENGBRENT: And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.

ENGLXXUP: And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter;And when he falleth, he shall find a stay.

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