Ben Sira Archives - Jewish Quotations

"None is more contemptible than the greedy man, for he will even sell his soul. " ~~ Ben Sira 10:11

"If you will remember the end of all things, you will cease hating." ~~ Ben Sira

"The heart of the fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of the wise is in their heart." ~~ Ben Sira 21:26

"Who keeps a secret is a bosom friend." ~~ Ben Sira 31:2

"The wicked will be ensnared by his own lips." ~~ Ben Sira 23:8

"Rather a slip of the foot than a slip of the tongue. " ~~ Ben Sira 20:18

"Wine is as good as life to Man, if you drink it in its proper measure." ~~ Ben Sira 31:27

"Do not accustom your lips to utter oaths!" ~~ Ben Sira 23:9

"Quarrel not with a great man, lest you be compelled to give way, or with a stronger, lest you fall into his hands." ~~ Ben Sira 8:1

"Better healthy and poor than rich and poorly." ~~ Ben Sira 30:14

"If you throw up a stone, it will fall back on your head." ~~ Ben Sira 27:25

"Godfearingness will keep you far from sin." ~~ Ben Sira 1:21