1 He who takes vengeance will find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely make his sins firm. (WEB) 2 Forgive your neighbor the hurt that he has done, and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray. (WEB) 3 Does anyone harbor anger against another and expect healing from the Lord? (WEB) 4 Upon a man like himself he has no mercy, and does he make supplication for his own sins? (WEB) 5 He himself, being flesh, nourishes wrath. Who will make atonement for his sins? (WEB) 6 Remember your last end, and stop enmity. Remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments. (WEB) 7 Remember the commandments, and don’t be angry with your neighbor. Remember the covenant of the Highest, and overlook ignorance. (WEB)
Sirach 28:1–7
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