Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Refrain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins. Sirach 28:8Remember the fear of God, and be not angry with thy neighbour. Sirach 28:9 Remember the covenant of the most High, and overlook the ignorance of thy neighbour. Sirach 28:11 For a passionate man kindleth strife, and a sinful man will trouble his friends, and bring in debate in the midst of them that are at peace. Sirach 28:12 For as the wood of the forest is, so the fire burneth, and as a man's strength is, so shall his anger be, and according to his riches he shall increase his anger. Context Sirach 28…9Remember the covenant of the most High, and overlook the ignorance of thy neighbour. 10Refrain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins. 11For a passionate man kindleth strife, and a sinful man will trouble his friends, and bring in debate in the midst of them that are at peace.… Cross References Sirach 28:8 Remember the fear of God, and be not angry with thy neighbour. Sirach 28:9 Remember the covenant of the most High, and overlook the ignorance of thy neighbour. Sirach 28:11 For a passionate man kindleth strife, and a sinful man will trouble his friends, and bring in debate in the midst of them that are at peace. Sirach 28:12 For as the wood of the forest is, so the fire burneth, and as a man's strength is, so shall his anger be, and according to his riches he shall increase his anger. |
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