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Sirach
Ch. 1
In Praise of Wisdom
Fear of the Lord Is True Wisdom
Ch. 2
Duties toward God
Ch. 3
Duties toward Parents
Humility
Alms for the Poor
Ch. 4
Duties toward the Poor and the Oppressed
The Rewards of Wisdom
Ch. 5
Precepts for Everyday Living
Ch. 6
Friendship, False and True
Blessings of Wisdom
Ch. 7
Miscellaneous Advice
Relations with Others
Ch. 8
Prudence and Common Sense
Ch. 9
Advice concerning Women
Choice of Friends
Concerning Rulers
Ch. 10
The Sin of Pride
Persons Deserving Honor
Concerning Humility
Ch. 11
The Deceptiveness of Appearances
Deliberation and Caution
Care in Choosing Friends
Ch. 12
Care in Choosing Friends
Ch. 13
Caution Regarding Associates
Ch. 14
Responsible Use of Wealth
The Happiness of Seeking Wisdom
Ch. 15
Freedom of Choice
Ch. 16
God's Punishment of Sinners
God's Wisdom Seen in Creation
Ch. 17
God's Wisdom Seen in Creation
A Call to Repentance
Ch. 18
The Majesty of God
The Right Spirit in Giving Alms
The Need of Reflection and Self-control
Ch. 19
Against Loose Talk
Ch. 37
True and False Wisdom
Ch. 20
Silence and Speech
Paradoxes
Inappropriate Speech
Lying
Ch. 21
Various Sins
Wisdom and Foolishness
Ch. 22
The Idler
Degenerate Children
Wisdom and Folly
The Preservation of Friendship
A Prayer for Help against Sinning
Ch. 23
Foul Language
Concerning Sexual Sins
Ch. 24
Concerning Sexual Sins
Wisdom and the Law
Ch. 25
Those Who Are Worthy of Praise
Some Extreme Forms of Evil
The Evil of a Wicked Woman
Ch. 26
The Joy of a Good Wife
The Worst of Evils: A Wicked Wife
The Blessing of a Good Wife
Three Depressing Things
The Temptations of Commerce
Ch. 27
Tests in Life
Reward and Retribution
Varieties of Speech
Betraying Secrets
Hypocrisy and Retribution
Anger and Vengeance
Ch. 28
The Evil Tongue
Ch. 29
On Lending and Borrowing
On Guaranteeing Debts
Home and Hospitality
Ch. 30
Home and Hospitality
Ch. 31
Right Attitude toward Riches
Table Etiquette
Temperance in Drinking Wine
Ch. 32
Etiquette at a Banquet
The Providence of God
Ch. 33
Differences in Nature and in Humankind
The Advantage of Independence
The Treatment of Slaves
Ch. 34
Dreams Mean Nothing
Experience as a Teacher
Fear the Lord
Offering Sacrifices
Ch. 35
The Law and Sacrifices
Divine Justice
Ch. 36
A Prayer for God's People
Concerning Discrimination
Ch. 37
False Friends
Caution in Taking Advice
Concerning Moderation
Ch. 38
Concerning Physicians and Health
On Mourning for the Dead
Trades and Crafts
The Activity of the Scribe
Ch. 39
A Hymn of Praise to God
Ch. 40
Human Wretchedness
Injustice Will Not Prosper
The Joys of Life
The Disgrace of Begging
Ch. 41
Concerning Death
The Fate of the Wicked
A Series of Contrasts
Ch. 42
Daughters and Fathers
The Works of God in Nature
Ch. 43
The Splendor of the Sun
The Splendor of the Moon
The Glory of the Stars and the Rainbow
The Marvels of Nature
Ch. 44
Enoch
Noah
Abraham
Isaac and Jacob
Moses
Ch. 45
Aaron
Phinehas
Ch. 46
Joshua and Caleb
The Judges
Ch. 47
Nathan
David
Solomon
Rehoboam and Jeroboam
Ch. 48
Elijah
Elisha
Hezekiah
Isaiah
Ch. 49
Josiah and Other Worthies
Retrospect
Ch. 50
Simon Son of Onias
A Benediction
Epilogue
Ch. 51
Epilogue
Autobiographical Poem on Wisdom