Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 28:9-13 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

9. Remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook the ignorant offenses of your neighbor.

10. Refrain from strife, and you will diminish your sins.

11. For a ill-tempered man enflames conflict, and a sinful man troubles his friends, and he casts hostility into the midst of those who have peace.

12. For the fire burns according to the wood of the forest. And the anger of a man burns according to the strength of the man. And according to his resources, he will exalt his anger.

13. A hasty contention kindles a fire. And a hasty quarrel sheds blood. And an accusatory tongue brings death.