New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 28:1-5 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. The vengeful will face the Lord’s vengeance;indeed he remembers their sins in detail.

2. Forgive your neighbor the wrong done to you;then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.

3. Does anyone nourish anger against anotherand expect healing from the Lord?

4. Can one refuse mercy to a sinner like oneself,yet seek pardon for one’s own sins?

5. If a mere mortal cherishes wrath,who will forgive his sins?