Sirach 15
15
1If you fear the Lord
and obey his Law,
you will find Wisdom
when you search.
2She will care for you
like your own mother
and welcome you, as a bride
welcomes her husband.
3And instead of something
to eat and drink,
she will give you wisdom
and understanding.
4You can depend on her
to keep you from disgrace.
5She will tell you what to say,
and you will be honored
because of your wise speeches
in town meetings.
6Your life will be happy,
and you will be remembered
for all time.
7But fools and sinners
will never find Wisdom.
8She won't come near the proud
or enter the mind of a liar.
9That's why the Lord
refuses to accept praise
from sinners.
10Only the wise can offer
acceptable praise.
Choosing How To Live
11 #
Si 17.1-12. The Lord hates it when you say
that he forced you to sin.
12And he doesn't like sinners,
so don't claim he tempted you
to become one.
13The Lord and all who fear him
hate disgusting sins.
14The Lord created us humans,
and from the very beginning,
he gave us the ability
to choose how we will live.
15You are able to obey his Law
if you really want to,
and you can please him
by being faithful.
* 16Life and death are as different
as fire and water,
17and the Lord will give you
whichever you choose.
18The Lord is extremely wise
and tremendously powerful.
He can see all things—
19every deed that we do—
and if we fear him,
he will watch over us.
20He has neither commanded
nor given permission for anyone
to be evil or to sin.
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