Reverence and Obedience in Ancient Wisdom

Ben Sira 3:1

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

Woe to you who lost hope, what will you do at the reckoning of the Lord?!

Those who fear the Lord will not change [boast] in his ways, and those who love him will preserve his paths.

Those who fear the Lord will seek his will, and those who love him will learn his law.

Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and before him humble their spirit.

We will fall by the hands of the Lord and not by the hands of humanity; for as he is great, so is his kindness.

Listen to a father’s commands, and act accordingly so that you may live.

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