Wisdom of Jesus 5:1-15 of 51 (KJV)

Pray for God’s Wisdom and Understanding,
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus).

{5:1} Set thy heart upon thy goods; and say not, I have enough for my life.

{5:2} Follow not thine own mind and thy strength, to walk in the ways of thy heart:

{5:3} And say not, Who shall controul me for my works? for the Lord will surely revenge thy pride.

{5:4} Say not, I have sinned, and what harm hath happened unto me? for the Lord is longsuffering, he will in no wise let thee go.

{5:5} Concerning propitiation, be not without fear to add sin unto sin:

{5:6} And say not His mercy is great; he will be pacified for the multitude of my sins: for mercy and wrath come from him, and his indignation resteth upon sinners.

{5:7} Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord, and put not off from day to day: for suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth, and in thy security thou shalt be destroyed, and perish in the day of vengeance.

{5:8} Set not thine heart upon goods unjustly gotten, for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity.

{5:9} Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so doth the sinner that hath a double tongue.

{5:10} Be stedfast in thy understanding; and let thy word be the same.

{5:11} Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer.

{5:12} If thou hast understanding, answer thy neighbour; if not, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.

{5:13} Honour and shame is in talk: and the tongue of man is his fall.

{5:14} Be not called a whisperer, and lie not in wait with thy tongue: for a foul shame is upon the thief, and an evil condemnation upon the double tongue.

{5:15} Be not ignorant of any thing in a great matter or a small.

Thanking God for teaching us his Word, Amen.
End of Wisdom of Jesus Chapter 5/51.