Ben Sira 28:1-10

1 He that revengeth shall find vengeance from the Lord, and He will surely keep his sins in remembrance.
2 Forgive thy neighbor the hurt that he hath done unto thee; so shall thy sins also be forgiven when thou prayest.
3 One man beareth hatred against another; and doth he seek pardon from the Lord?
4 He showeth no mercy to a man who is like himself; and doth he ask forgiveness of his own sins?
5 If he that is but flesh nourish hatred, who will entreat for pardon of his sins?
6 Remember thy end, and let enmity cease; remember corruption and death, and abide in the commandments.
7 Remember the commandments, and bear no malice toward thy neighbor; remember the covenant of the Highest, and overlook ignorance.
8 Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins; for a furious man will kindle strife.
9 A sinful man disquieteth friends, and maketh debate among them that be at peace.
10 As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth; and as a man's strength is, so is his wrath; and according to his riches his anger riseth; and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed.
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