Ben Sira Archives - Page 2 of 7

"As a seal of carnelian on a necklace of gold is a concert of music at a banquet of wine." ~~ Ben Sira

"Honor and shame are in the power of the tongue. " ~~ Ben Sira 5:15

"A man without grace is as a tale out of season." ~~ Ben Sira 20:14

"A faithful friend is the medicine of life." ~~ Ben Sira 6:18

"Fear not death that is your doom; remember all that went before and that will follow you." ~~ Ben Sira 41:5

"Much wine is a trap to the fool, it weakens you and provokes injurious bickering." ~~ Ben Sira 31:30

"Better a man that hides his folly than one who hides his wisdom! " ~~ Ben Sira 20:31

"Look upon the rainbow and bless its Maker!" ~~ Ben Sira 43:11

"While sinning, repent!" ~~ Ben Sira 18:21

"Show not yourself valiant in wine, for many has it undone!" ~~ Ben Sira 31:25

"Who tells a secret will forfeit trust, and find no true friend." ~~ Ben Sira 27:16

"Where no hedge is, the vineyard will be derelict, and where no wife is a man is waif and stray." ~~ Ben Sira 36:26