Do not give a woman power over you to trample on your dignity. Also another name for the book of ecclesiasticus is the book of sirach. Ben sira 9 nabre chapter 9 advice concerning women do. A fiftyfirst chapter concludes the book with a prayer. Sirach 9 gnt advice about women dont be bible gateway. Chapter 9 a hebrew reading by moreh duane harris rebirth texas. Sirach 9 good news translation gnt advice about women. The exceptions are the first two chapters, whose reflections on wisdom and fear of god provide the theological. Do not go near a strange woman, lest you fall into her snares. Chapter 9 advice concerning women do not be jealous of the wife of your bosom, lest you teach her to do evil against you. Ecclesiasticus sirach chapter 9 bible catholic online.
In light of recent discoveries, while the book had traditionally been known as sirach or ecclesiasticus, the text is now called ben sira in view of its hebrew origin. Do not entertain any thoughts about a virgin, lest you be enmeshed in damages. Sit not at all with another mans wife, nor sit down with her in thine arms, and spend not. Chapters 4450 present a refreshing history of the ancestors, patriarchs, and leaders of israel. Sirach, chapter 9 united states conference of catholic bishops. There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the lord sitting upon his throne. The book of sirach ecclesiasticus, wisdom deuterocanon. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. Chapter 1 page 192 the book of sirach modern english. One book is called ecclesiastes and the other book is called ecclesiasticus. Be not jealous over the wife of thy bosom, and teach her not an evil lesson against thyself.
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