done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth
off, then he shall be doubtful.

Sir 18:8
What is man, and whereto serveth he? what is his good, and
what is his evil?

Sir 18:9
The number of a man's days at the most are an hundred years.

Sir 18:10
As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in
comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of
eternity.

Sir 18:11
Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his
mercy upon them.

Sir 18:12
He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he
multiplied his compassion.

Sir 18:13
The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of
the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and
teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.

Sir 18:14
He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that
diligently seek after his judgments.

Sir 18:15
My son, blemish not thy good deeds, neither use uncomfortable
words when thou givest any thing.

Sir 18:16
Shall not the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than
a gift.

Sir 18:17
Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a
gracious man.

Sir 18:18
A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious
consumeth the eyes.

Sir 18:19
Learn before thou speak, and use physick or ever thou be
sick.

Sir 18:20
Before judgment examine thyself, and in the day of visitation
thou shalt find mercy.

Sir 18:21
Humble thyself before thou be sick, and in the time of sins
shew repentance.

Sir 18:22
Let nothing hinder thee to pay thy vow in due time, and defer
not until death to be justified.

Sir 18:23
Before thou prayest, prepare thyself; and be not as one that
tempteth the Lord.

Sir 18:24
Think upon the wrath that shall be at the end, and the time
of vengeance, when he shall turn away his face.

Sir 18:25
When thou hast enough, remember the time of hunger: and when
thou art rich, think upon poverty and need.

Sir 18:26
From the morning until the evening the time is changed, and
all things are soon done before the Lord.

Sir 18:27
A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the day of
sinning he will beware of offence: but a fool will not observe
time.

Sir 18:28
Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give
praise unto him that found her.

Sir 18:29
They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise
themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.

Sir 18:30
Go not after thy lusts, but refrain