Hold fast to the Lord, do not separate yourself from him . Familiar words about gold being tested by fire are used again: if any race should be pure and valuable surely it is the Jews, who have been through the furnace more times than most. Keep calm when trouble comes. * [2:1–11] Serving the Lord is not without its trials (v. 1); but no matter what happens, the genuine believer will remain sincere, steadfast, and faithful (vv. what will you do at the Lord’s visitation? 13Woe to the faint of heart! and the chosen, in the crucible of humiliation.b. Seek not of the Lord preeminence, neither of the king the seat of honour. Son, when you apply yourself to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare your soul for temptation. 6 Trust him and he will uphold you, follow a straight path and hope in him. 12–14). Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. Copyright 2019-2021 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy, On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti). 4 Accept whatever happens to you. Sirach is not only the longest book in the Apocrypha, but it is also the only book named for its author, Jesus Ben (which means "son of") Sira. 4 Whatever happens to you, accept it, and in the uncertainties of your humble state, be patient. * [2:12–18] A stern warning to those who compromise their faith in time of affliction; they fail in courage and trust and therefore have no security (vv. Hold fast to God and don't keep your distance from him, so that you may find strength at your end. NOTE: Sorry for the low audio-quality. Ver. Chapters 44-50 present a refreshing history of the ancestors, patriarchs, and leaders of Israel. 9. And you should not hurry away in the time of distress. Ben Sira believed that patience and unwavering trust in God are ultimately rewarded with the benefits of God’s mercy and of lasting joy (vv. 15 Those who fear the Lord do not disdain his words, and those who love him keep his ways. For they do not trust. 11 For the Lord is compassionate and merciful, he forgives sins and saves in the time of distress. Sirach 7:2. 6–11). Sirach 2:10 Gk of him; Sirach 2:18 Syr: Gk lacks this line Sirach 2:4 . 2 Be sincere of heart and steadfast, undisturbed in time of adversity. 3 Cleave unto him, and depart not away, that thou mayest be increased at thy last end. So they were taken into exile: 2 Kings chapter 17. Sirach 3, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest … Book of Sirach - Chapter 7 Sirach 7:1. 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Sirach 2:2 Humble your heart, and persevere. 2 Be sincere of heart, be steadfast, and do not be alarmed when disaster comes. Sirach 2:3 Endure steadfastly for God. Chapter-2. Humble your heart, and persevere. The Book of Sirach (or Ecclesiasticus) Chapter 2. 2 Be sincere and determined. Sirach 2:1 Or trials; Sirach 2:5 Other ancient authorities add in sickness and poverty put your trust in him; Sirach 2:9 Other ancient authorities add For his reward is an everlasting gift with joy. 7You that fear the Lord, wait for his mercy. 10Consider the generations long past and see: has anyone trusted in the Lord and been disappointed? has anyone called upon him and been ignored?c. 2 Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble. 15–18). In his writings, Ben Sira manages to combine secular wisdom with biblical wisdom. a 2 Be sincere of heart and steadfast, and do not be impetuous in time of adversity. 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