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Ben Sira, in his wisdom, speaks directly to that feeling. He warns us about the allure of riches, the way gold and rubies can become gilded cages. "Many are there that have been gi...
Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words we find in the apocryphal book of the same name, grapples with just that. He paints a portrait, not of perfection, but of something far more co...
It offers guidance for practically every aspect of life. And chapter 32 gives us some timely advice on how to conduct ourselves at a banquet. "That thou mayest rejoice in their hon...
That’s exactly what the wisdom of Ben Sira is getting at in this passage. Ben Sira, also known as Sirach or the Wisdom of Jesus Ben Sira, is a book of wisdom literature, a treasure...
It’s a challenge as old as time, and the Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of wisdom literature, offers some incredibly relevant insights. So, what does it really mean to find tha...
Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words echo through the ages, offers us a powerful insight in his teachings. He tells us, "He that feareth the Lord shall discern judgement; And shall...
One wrong step, and BOOM. Ben Sira, that wise sage of ancient times, knew a thing or two about navigating life's treacherous paths. And in chapter 33, he offers some pretty direct ...
Ben Sira, that wise sage from centuries ago, had some thoughts on that very feeling. He says, "He that hateth the law shall not be wise; And he is moved as…tossed with tempest (?)....
Ben Sira, also known as Sirach or the Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach (written around 200-175 BCE), isn't part of the Hebrew Bible canon for everyone, but it's considered part of the...
