Ben Sira Archives - Page 6 of 7

"Wisdom lifts up the poor man’s head and sets him among princes." ~~ Ben Sira 11:1

"Gladness of the heart is the life of man, and his joyfulness lengthens his days." ~~ Ben Sira 30:12

"If you throw up a stone, it will fall back on your head." ~~ Ben Sira 27:25

"A man’s heart changes his countenance for good or evil." ~~ Ben Sira 13:25

"Jealousy and anger will shorten your life. " ~~ Ben Sira 31:24

"Honor your physician according to your need of him! For verily the Lord has created him; and from the Lord comes his wisdom." ~~ Ben Sira 38:1

"Water will quench a flame and almsgiving atones for sins. " ~~ Ben Sira 3:30

"Be swift to hear, but patient in making reply!" ~~ Ben Sira 5:11

"The victims of gold are countless." ~~ Ben Sira 8:3

"The wise man will be silent till his time comes." ~~ Ben Sira 20:7

"Be not slow to visit the sick!" ~~ Ben Sira 7:35

"Flee from a sin as from a snake, for if you draw nigh it will bite you! " ~~ Ben Sira 21:2