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

CHAPTER 8 Raphael Binds the Devil 1 And after they had supped, they brought in the young man to her. 2 And Tobias remembering the angel's word, took out of his bag part of the liver, and laid it upon burning coals. 3 Then the angel Raphael took the devil, and bound him in the … Continue reading THE BOOK OF TOBIT OR TOBIAS

CHAPTER 7 Raguel, Sara's Father, Receives Tobias and the Angel 1 And they went in to Raguel, and Raguel received them with joy. 2 And Raguel looking upon Tobias, said to Anna his wife: How like is this young man to my cousin? 3 And when he had spoken these words, he said: Whence are … Continue reading THE BOOK OF TOBIT OR TOBIAS

CHAPTER 6 Young Tobias the Son Catches a Fish 1 And Tobias went forward, and the dog followed him, and he lodged the first night by the river of Tigris. 2 And he went out to wash his feet, and behold a monstrous fish came up to devour him. 3 And Tobias being afraid of … Continue reading THE BOOK OF TOBIT OR TOBIAS

CHAPTER 5 Young Tobias asks his Father's advice 1 Then Tobias answered his father, and said: I will do all things, father, which thou hast commanded me. 2 But how I shall get this money, I cannot tell; he knoweth me not, and I know not him: what token shall I give him? nor did … Continue reading THE BOOK OF TOBIT OR TOBIAS