Sirach 28:6
Good News Translation
Think about it! Some day you will die, and your body will decay. So give up hate and live by the Lord's commands,

New Revised Standard Version
Remember the end of your life, and set enmity aside; remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments.

Contemporary English Version
Life is too short to waste it by being angry, so obey God and forgive your enemies.

New American Bible
Remember your last days and set enmity aside; remember death and decay, and cease from sin!

Douay-Rheims Bible
Remember thy last things, and let enmity cease:

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Remember thy last things, and let enmity cease:

Sirach 28:4
He hath no mercy on a man like himself, and doth he entreat for his own sins?

Sirach 28:5
He that is but flesh, nourisheth anger, and doth he ask forgiveness of God? who shall obtain pardon for his sins?

Sirach 28:7
For corruption and death hang over in his commandments.

Sirach 28:8
Remember the fear of God, and be not angry with thy neighbour.

Context
Sirach 28
5He that is but flesh, nourisheth anger, and doth he ask forgiveness of God? who shall obtain pardon for his sins? 6Remember thy last things, and let enmity cease: 7For corruption and death hang over in his commandments.…
Cross References
Sirach 28:4
He hath no mercy on a man like himself, and doth he entreat for his own sins?

Sirach 28:5
He that is but flesh, nourisheth anger, and doth he ask forgiveness of God? who shall obtain pardon for his sins?

Sirach 28:7
For corruption and death hang over in his commandments.

Sirach 28:8
Remember the fear of God, and be not angry with thy neighbour.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 28:5
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