50. 9 like the fire of incense at the sacrifice; Like a vessel of beaten gold, studded with precious stones; With nothing added, nothing taken away; no need of a counselor for him! 25 He foretold what should be till the end of time, hidden things yet to be fulfilled. J.-C. 13 And for all time their progeny will endure, their glory will never be blotted out; 14 In life he performed wonders, and after death, marvelous deeds. 9 By her eyelids and her haughty stare an unchaste wife can be recognized. 7 All these were glorious in their time, each illustrious in his day. its possessor is beyond compare. Of constant training of children, of beating the sides of a wicked servant; 25 Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart. Rédigé vers 200 av. The Book of Sirach, also known as Ecclesiasticus, is part of the Wisdom Literature of the Greek Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate Bible. 15 Was ever a man born like JOSEPH? 20 You brought dishonor upon your reputation, shame upon your marriage, The grandson also presents the name of his grandfather as Iesous, the Greek version of Yeshuaʿ, in conformity with the name presented at 50:27 (see above). 18 He searches out the abyss and penetrates the heart; their secrets he understands. 14 His cereal offering is wholly burnt with the established sacrifice twice each day; 9 A daughter is a treasure that keeps her father wakeful, and worry over her drives away sleep: 4 How becoming to the gray-haired is judgment, and a knowledge of counsel to those on in years! 03 Celui qui honore son père obtient le pardon de ses péchés, They erected the holy temple, destined for everlasting glory. Ben Sira also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach, was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period. Feeble hands and quaking knees - from a wife who brings no happiness to her husband. 2 Une femme vaillante fait la joie de son mari, il connaîtra la paix tous les jours de sa vie.. 3 Une bonne épouse est le gros lot, elle reviendra à celui qui craint le Seigneur. 25 If she walks not by your side, cut her away from you. 28 For then the LORD will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down, 8 Of chastisement for the silly and the foolish, for the aged and infirm answering for wanton conduct. 7 When you gain a friend, first test him, and be not too ready to trust him 24 Therefore on him again God conferred the right, in a covenant of friendship, to provide for the sanctuary, 1 The name JOSIAH is like blended incense, made lasting by a skilled perfumer. The blessing of the LORD would be upon his lips, the name of the LORD would be his glory. 1 Heureux le mari d’une bonne épouse : le nombre de ses jours en sera doublé !. Un ami fidèle est un élixir de vie que découvriront ceux qui craignent le Seigneur. Averted God's anger from the people and suppressed the wicked complaint - 37 Reflect on the precepts of the LORD, let his commandments be your constant meditation; 10 Keep a strict watch over an unruly wife, lest, finding an opportunity, she make use of it; 23 Solomon finally slept with his fathers, and left behind him one of his sons, E 23 In woman was sin's beginning, and because of her we all die. To burn sacrifices of sweet odor for a memorial, and to atone for the people of Israel. The book of Ben Sira was composed in Hebrew c. 180 B.C.E. That all the doomed nations might know that the LORD was watching over his people's battles. This single folio was published by Moses Gaster in Jewish Quarterly Review (Old Series) in 1900, but unfortunately its whereabouts are now unknown. 3 And who could withstand him when he fought the battles of the LORD? 2: La femme forte est la joie de son mari, et il passe ses années dans la paix. Even with this availability, however, anyone wishing to inspect a particular manuscript page must navigate these websites (always with multiple steps) in order to reveal the desired image. 4 For contumacious desire destroys its owner and makes him the sport of his enemies. 3: La femme vertueuse est une bonne part; elle sera donnée en partage à ceux qui craignent le Seigneur. The book was translated into Greek by the author’s grandson in Egypt (almost undoubtedly in Alexandria) in 132 B.C.E., during the reign of Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II. Par la parole du Seigneur, il ferma le ciel, et à trois reprises il en fit descendre le feu. 14 Few on earth have been made the equal of ENOCH, for he was taken up bodily. 14 Fullness of wisdom is fear of the LORD; she inebriates men with her fruits. 23 May he grant you joy of heart and may peace abide among you; 14 Once he had completed the services at the altar with the arranging of the sacrifices for the Most High, 14 Better a man’s harshness than a woman’s indulgence, a frightened daughter than any disgrace. 12 O Elijah, enveloped in the whirlwind! 27 Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor; That he might teach his precepts to Jacob, his judgments and decrees to Israel. 18 You were called by that glorious name which was conferred upon Israel. Lest their welfare should ever be forgotten, or your authority, throughout all time. 8 Because of this, they were the only two spared from the six hundred thousand infantry, These documents now reside in Jerusalem, under the aegis of the Israel Antiquities Authority. The Book was not included in the Hebrew Masoretic Text as part of the Hebrew Canon of the Old Testament. 8 He clothed him with splendid apparel, and adorned him with the glorious vestments: And God Most High gave answer to him in hailstones of tremendous power, In time, the book of Ben Sira, via its Greek and then later translations, became part of the Christian Bible, where it is known as either Sirach (in Greek) or Ecclesiasticus (in Latin). 10 That all the people of Jacob might know how good it is to be a devoted follower of the LORD. 10 So that when the Holy Name was praised, before daybreak the sanctuary would resound. 12 Worst of all wounds is that of the heart, worst of all evils is that of a woman. 9 Fear of the LORD is glory and splendor, gladness and a festive crown. However, most of the Hebrew text of Sirach has been uncovered in the Cairo Geniza, at Masada, and in three Dead Sea Scrolls at Qumran. 6 He raised up also, like Moses in holiness, his brother AARON, of the tribe of Levi. Presumably it is located in London or Manchester, or it may have passed into private hands. Gold you gathered like so much iron, you heaped up silver as though it were lead; These Genizah materials currently are housed in Cambridge, Oxford, London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. 25 and they lent themselves to every evil. 13 Before him, no one was adorned with these, nor may they ever be worn by any 13 Extolled be the memory of NEHEMIAH! When, zealous for the God of all, he met the crisis of his people 24 Allow water no outlet, and be not indulgent to an erring wife. 14 By the law of the LORD he judged the nation, when he visited the encampments of Jacob. 17 Then all the people with one accord would quickly fall prostrate to the ground Ben Sira criticises Solomon for surrendering himself to women, but surprisingly, Ben Sira does not mention at all that Solomon’s wives were foreigners. 13 Keep away from your enemies; be on your guard with your friends. 34 Frequent the company of the elders; whoever is wise, stay close to him. 15 A faithful friend is beyond price, no sum can balance his worth. 1 Happy the husband of a good wife, twice-lengthened are his days; So that he and his descendants should possess the high priesthood forever. That he would make him numerous as the grains of dust, and exalt his posterity like the stars; Lisez le TOP 10 des citations de Ben Sira pour mieux comprendre sa vie, ses actes et sa philosophie. For the Most High possesses all knowledge, and sees from of old the things that are to come. 25 For each in turn, as it comes, is good; can one ever see enough of their splendor? 10 Fear of the LORD warms the heart, giving gladness and joy and length of days. 4 He protected his people against brigands and strengthened his city against the enemy. L'auteur vivait à Jérusalem avant l'insurrection des Maccabées. 26 Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch. 7 for they had treated him badly who even in the womb had been made a prophet, And the man who passes from justice to sin, for whom the LORD makes ready the sword. Il n'y a qu'un sage grandement redoutable, assis sur son trône: c'est le Seigneur. 2 A worthy wife brings joy to her husband, peaceful and full is his life. The Wisdom of Ben Sira derives its title from the author, “Yeshua [Jesus], son of Eleazar, son of Sira” (50:27). The Book of Sirach, also called the Wisdom of Sirach or simply Sirach (/ ˈ s aɪ r æ k /), and also known as the Book of Ecclesiasticus (/ ɪ ˌ k l iː z i ˈ æ s t ɪ k ə s /; abbreviated Ecclus.) 6 Therefore the women sang his praises and ascribed to him tens of thousands. 19 ABRAHAM, father of many peoples, kept his glory without stain: In light of recent discoveries, while the Book had traditionally been known as Sirach or Ecclesiasticus, the text is now called Ben Sira in view of its Hebrew origin. Gary A. Rendsburg and Jacob Binstein 6 Like a star shining among the clouds, like the full moon at the holyday season; For the latter, for the nonce, go to: http://www.academic-bible.com/en/online-bibles/biblia-sacra-vulgata/read-the-bible-text/bibel/text/lesen/stelle/43///ch/21b1fc41d98dfeb7ef0f3ed4f74a96b9/. Rutgers University One hopes that future enterprises will make available online the manuscript evidence for the other two primary versions of the Book of Ben Sira, to wit, the Syriac text of the Peshitta and the Latin text of the Vulgate. Il fit venir la famine sur les hommes d'Israël, et, dans son ardeur, en fit périr un grand nombre. By the LORD’s word his works were brought into being; he accepts the one who does his will. 4 Of accuracy of scales and balances, of tested measures and weights; Happy is he who sins not with his tongue, and he who serves not his inferior. 2 In his time also the wall was built with powerful turrets for the temple precincts; 02 Le Seigneur glorifie le père dans ses enfants, il renforce l’autorité de la mère sur ses fils. 3 In his time the reservoir was dug, the pool with a vastness like the sea's. He shook his fist at Zion and blasphemed God in his pride. 9 And the strength he gave to Caleb remained with him even in his old age We have elected to use the cataloging system devised by P. C. Beentjes, The Book of Ben Sira in Hebrew (Leiden: Brill, 1997), which in turn is based on the work of earlier scholars, in order to keep track of the various manuscripts and folios. 20 But they called upon the Most High God and lifted up their hands to him; 7 You heard threats at Sinai, at Horeb avenging judgments. 4 As a youth he slew the giant and wiped out the people's disgrace, With string music before the altar, providing sweet melody for the psalms 26 Stoop your shoulders and carry her and be not irked at her bonds. Was an individual heritage through one son alone; but the heritage of Aaron is for all his descendants. BEN SIRA Brown Bag Bible Study. 2 God's honor devolved upon him, and the Lord strengthened him with fearful powers; Like the trees of Lebanon in summer, 6 The crown of old men is wide experience; their glory, the fear of the LORD. All told, we now possess about two-thirds of the Hebrew original of Ben Sira (one estimate calculates about 2210 cola out of about 3220 cola in the complete Greek version of Ben Sira), with considerable overlap between and among the various manuscripts. 1 Say nothing harmful, small or great; be not a foe instead of a friend; 7 Like the sun shining upon the temple, like the rainbow appearing in the cloudy sky; A beggar’s request do not reject; do not turn your face away from the poor. Till he won his way onto the summits of the land; his family too received an inheritance, 3 Of sharing the expenses of a business or a journey, of dividing an inheritance or property; 19 Like a sandy hill to aged feet is a railing wife to a quiet man. 2 For he grieved over our betrayals, and destroyed the abominable idols. 7 There are nine who come to my mind as blessed, a tenth whom my tongue proclaims: Le Siracide tient son nom de son auteur, Jésus Ben Sira (Ben Sira, Ben Sirakh, Ben Sirach). Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. the book of sirach or ben sira The Book of Sirach , also known as Ecclesiasticus, is part of the Wisdom Literature of the Greek Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate Bible. A byword in the city and the assembly of the people, an object of derision in public gatherings. Welcome to www.bensira.org, the website devoted to the ancient and medieval Hebrew manuscripts of the book of Ben Sira. Le livre de Bèn Sira, appelé couramment Ecclésiastique, fait partie des écrits sapientiaux. Wrath upon your descendants, and groaning upon your domain; 11 How can we fittingly praise ZERUBBABEL, who was like a signet ring on God's right hand, He destroyed the hostile Philistines and shattered their power till our own day. 11 with scarlet yarn, the work of the weaver; 1102 (=Manuscript B, IX recto and IX verso), is prominently displayed on the home page of this website, along with the handwritten note from Dr Schechter to Mrs Lewis informing her that the manuscript page ‘represents a piece of the original Hebrew of Ecclesiasticus’ (underscore in Schechter’s letter). 17 Like the light which shines above the holy lampstand, are her beauty of face and graceful figure. According to the now well-known story, when the British scholar-travelers and twin sisters Agnes Lewis and Margaret Gibson brought back Hebrew documents obtained in Cairo, and then showed one of them to Solomon Schechter (then Reader in Rabbinics at the University of Cambridge), the great scholar identified the first leaf of the Hebrew original of Ben Sira to come to light in the modern era.