World English Bible

Sirach 28:2-11 World English Bible (WEB)

2. Forgive your neighbor the hurt that he has done you; And then your sins shall be pardoned when you pray.

3. Man cherisheth anger against man; And does he seek healing from the Lord?

4. Upon a man like himself he has no mercy; And does he make supplication for his own sins?

5. He being himself flesh nourishes wrath: Who shall make atonement for his sins?

6. Remember your last end, and cease from enmity: Remember corruption and death, and abide in the commandments.

7. Remember the commandments, and be not angry with your neighbor; And remember the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance.

8. Abstain from strife, and you shall diminish your sins: For a passionate man will kindle strife;

9. And a man that is a sinner will trouble friends, And will make debate among them that be at peace.

10. As is the fuel of the fire, so will it burn; And as the stoutness of the strife is, so will it burn: As is the strength of the man, so will be his wrath; And as is his wealth, so will he exalt his anger.

11. A contention begun in haste kindles a fire; And a hasty fighting sheds blood.