Sirach 28:7
Good News Translation
the commands in the covenant of the Most High. Instead of getting upset over your neighbor's faults, overlook them.

New Revised Standard Version
Remember the commandments, and do not be angry with your neighbor; remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook faults.

Contemporary English Version
Remember his commands and his agreement with us. Don't let the faults of others make you angry with them.

New American Bible
Remember the commandments and do not be angry with your neighbor; remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook faults.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For corruption and death hang over in his commandments.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For corruption and death hang over in his commandments.

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 28:6
Remember thy last things, and let enmity cease:

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.

Context
Sirach 28
6Remember thy last things, and let enmity cease: 7For corruption and death hang over in his commandments. 8Remember the fear of God, and be not angry with thy neighbour.…
Cross References
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 28:6
Remember thy last things, and let enmity cease:

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.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

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