Ben Sira on the Spiritual Power of Holding Your Tongue

Ben Sira 4:13

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

Incline thine ear to the poor; And answer him Peace with meekness.

Save the oppressed from his oppressors; And let not thy spirit loathe right judgement.

Be as a father to orphans; And instead of a husband to widows.

And God shall call thee Son; And shall be gracious to thee, and deliver thee from the pit.

Wisdom teacheth (H) her sons; And testifieth (H) to all that attend to her.

They that love her love life; And they that seek her shall obtain favour from the Lord.

And they that retain her shall find honour from the Lord; And shall have grace shewed them by the blessing of the Lord.

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