Sirach
The Wisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach
(Ecclesiasticus)
The Septuagint's Apocrypha
Intro
Foreword
Chapter 1
In Praise Of Wisdom
Self-Control
Wisdom and Reverence for God
Chapter 2
Faithfulness to God
Chapter 3
Duties to Parents
Humility
Giving to the Poor
Chapter 4
Giving to the Poor
Wisdom as a Teacher
Chapter 5
Don't Be Presumptuous
Sincerity and Self-control
Chapter 6
Sincerity and Self-control
Friendship
Learn from Wisdom
Chapter 7
Miscellaneous Advice
Relations with Others
Chapter 8
Using Common Sense
Chapter 9
Advice about Women
Friendships with Others
Rulers
Chapter 10
Rulers
Pride
People Who Should Be Honored
Humility and Self-respect
Chapter 11
Humility and Self-respect
Appearances
Be Cautious
Be Careful in Choosing Friends
Chapter 12
Be Careful in Choosing Friends
Chapter 13
Be Careful in Choosing Friends
Chapter 14
Be Careful in Choosing Friends
Responsible Use of Wealth
The Happiness of Having Wisdom
Chapter 15
The Happiness of Having Wisdom
Free Will
Chapter 16
God's Punishment of Sinners
God's Wisdom in Creation
Chapter 17
God's Wisdom in Creation
God is Judge
A Call to Repentance
Chapter 18
The Greatness of God
Human Beings Are Nothing
Kindness and Charity
Self-examination
Self-control
Chapter 19
Self-control
Loose Talk
Recognizing Real Wisdom
Chapter 20
Knowing When to Talk
Sudden Changes of Fortune
Inappropriate Talk
Stewardship of Wisdom
Chapter 21
Sin
Wisdom and Foolishness
Chapter 22
Laziness and Foolishness
Friendship
A Prayer for Help against Sin
Chapter 23
A Prayer for Help against Sin
Taking Oaths
Filthy Talk
Sexual Sins
Chapter 24
In Praise of Wisdom
Wisdom and the Law
Chapter 25
People Who Deserve Praise
Advice about Women
Chapter 26
Advice about Women
Sad Observations
Chapter 27
Sad Observations
Speech Reflects True Feelings
Honesty
Foolish Talk
Betraying Secrets
Hypocrisy
Resentment
Chapter 28
Resentment
Arguments
Vicious Talk
Chapter 29
Loans and Repayment
Generosity
Guaranteeing Debts
Home and Hospitality
Chapter 30
Bringing up Children
Health
Cheerfulness and Sadness
Chapter 31
Problems Caused by Money
Behavior at Dinner Parties
Chapter 32
Behavior at Dinner Parties
Interpreting the Law
Chapter 33
Interpreting the Law
People Are Not Alike
Be Independent
Treatment of Slaves
Chapter 34
Dreams Mean Nothing
Travel
Fear the Lord
Offering Sacrifices
Chapter 35
Offering Sacrifices
God's Justice
Chapter 36
A Prayer for Israel
Choosing a Wife
Chapter 37
False Friends
Caution in Taking Advice
Wisdom and Confidence
Controlling the Appetite
Chapter 38
Sickness and Medicine
Mourning for the Dead
Scholarship and Other Occupations
Chapter 39
Scholarship and Other Occupations
A Hymn in Praise of God
Chapter 40
The Misery of Human Life
The Results of Evil
The Joys of Human Life
Begging
Chapter 41
Death
The Fate of the Wicked
A Sense of Decency
Chapter 42
A Sense of Pride
Fathers and Daughters
The Glory of God in Nature
Chapter 43
The Glory of God in Nature
Chapter 44
The Glory of God in History
Enoch
Noah
Abraham
Isaac and Jacob
Chapter 45
The Glory of God in History
Moses
Aaron
Phinehas
Chapter 46
The Glory of God in History
Joshua
Caleb
The Judges
Samuel
Chapter 47
The Glory of God in History
Nathan
David
Solomon
Rehoboam and Jeroboam
Chapter 48
The Glory of God in History
Elijah
Elisha
Hezekiah
Chapter 49
The Glory of God in History
Josiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
The Twelve Prophets
Zerubbabel and Joshua
Nehemiah
The Patriarchs
Chapter 50
The Glory of God in History
Simon Son of Onias
A Benediction
Three Hated Nations
The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach
Chapter 51
A Song of Thanksgiving
The Search for Wisdom