Gold's Repentance

Ben Sira 8:8

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

Do not fight with one harder than you; Why fall by his hand.

Do not?plow? over a man without wealth; Perhaps he will weigh your money and you will lose.

For gold has made many reckless, and perverted [shin] the hearts of kings.

Do not quarrel with a man of tongues, and heap not wood upon his fire.

Be not accustomed with a foolish man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.

Do not humiliate a person returning from sin; remember we are all guilty.

Do not be wicked to an old person; remember, we shall be reckoned old too.

Themes

Repentance Humor Wisdom Divine Justice War

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