CHAPTER 26 1 Happy the husband of a good wife, twice-lengthened are his days; 2 A worthy wife brings joy to her husband, peaceful and full is his life. 3 A good wife is a generous gift bestowed upon him who fears the LORD; 4 Be he rich or poor, his heart is content, and … Continue reading THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH

CHAPTER 25 Worthy of Praise 1 With three things I am delighted, for they are pleasing to the LORD and to men: Harmony among brethren, friendship among neighbors, and the mutual love of husband and wife. 2 Three kinds of men I hate; their manner of life I loathe indeed: A proud pauper, a rich … Continue reading THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH

CHAPTER 6 What to Avoid 1 Say nothing harmful, small or great; be not a foe instead of a friend; A bad name and disgrace will you acquire: "That for the evil man with double tongue!" 2 Fall not into the grip of desire, lest, like fire, it consume your strength; 3 Your leaves it … Continue reading THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH

CHAPTER 1 Praise of Wisdom 1 All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever. 2 The sand of the seashore, the drops of rain, the days of eternity: who can number these? 3 Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these? 4 Before all things else … Continue reading THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH

THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH The Book of Sirach, also known as Ecclesiasticus, is part of the Wisdom Literature of the Greek Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate Bible. While originally written in Hebrew, the Book was read only through its Greek translation, known as Σιράχ. The Book was not included in the Hebrew Masoretic Text … Continue reading THE BOOK OF BEN SIRA OR SIRACH

CHAPTER 14 Last Words and Death of Tobit (the Elder Tobias) 1 And the words of Tobias were ended. And after Tobias was restored to his sight, he lived two and forty years, and saw the children of his grandchildren. 2 And after he had lived a hundred and two years, he was buried honourably … Continue reading THE BOOK OF TOBIT OR TOBIAS

CHAPTER 13 Thanksgiving Canticle of Tobit (the Elder Tobias) 1 And Tobias the elder opening his mouth, blessed the Lord, and said: Thou art great, O Lord, for ever, and thy kingdom is unto all ages: 2 For thou scourgest, and thou savest: thou leadest down to hell, and bringest up again: and there is … Continue reading THE BOOK OF TOBIT OR TOBIAS

CHAPTER 12 Father and Son offer Gifts to Raphael 1 Then Tobias called to him his son, and said to him: What can we give to this holy man, that is come with thee? 2 Tobias answering, said to his father: Father, what wages shall we give him? or what can be worthy of his … Continue reading THE BOOK OF TOBIT OR TOBIAS

CHAPTER 11 Raphael's Instructions to Cure the Father 1 And as they were returning they came to Charan, which is in the midway to Ninive, the eleventh day. 2 And the angel said: Brother Tobias, thou knowest how thou didst leave thy father. 3 If it please thee therefore, let us go before, and let … Continue reading THE BOOK OF TOBIT OR TOBIAS

CHAPTER 10 Absence of Tobias Mourned by his Parents 1 But as Tobias made longer stay upon occasion of the marriage, Tobias his father was solicitous, saying: Why thinkest thou doth my son tarry, or why is he detained there? 2 Is Gabelus dead, thinkest thou, and no man will pay him the money? 3 … Continue reading THE BOOK OF TOBIT OR TOBIAS