Listen and Avoid Quarrels

Alphabet of Ben Sira, Letter Shin

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

ש) "Listen, master, to what I am saying, and incline your ear to my speech. Rest yourself, master, from starting quarrels with your neighbors, and if you see something evil about your friend, do not produce their slander on your tongue." He said to him, "Say, 'Tav.'" He said to him:

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