A Simple Ancient Remedy for a Guilty Conscience

Ben Sira 4:1

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

Waters quench flaming fire; So righteousness maketh atonement for sin.

Whoso doeth good, it shall meet him in his ways (?); And in the time that he tottereth he shall find a stay.

My son, mock not at the life of the poor (or of affliction); And make not the soul of him that is poor and bitter of soul (H) to pine.

Themes

Job Soul Repentance Tzedakah

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