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Because of his worth there were survivors, and with a sign to him the deluge ended; xpansive in folly, limited in sense, REHOBOAM, who by his policy made the people rebel; He conferred on him the rights of royalty and established his throne in Israel. 7 You heard threats at Sinai, at Horeb avenging judgments. 12 And Jeshua, Jozadak's son? 24 Allow water no outlet, and be not indulgent to an erring wife. In a lasting covenant with him and with his family, as permanent as the heavens, Until one arose who should not be remembered, the sinner who led Israel into sin, Notwithstanding these testimonies to the use of Ben Sira by Jews during the late antique and medieval periods, because Ben Sira was not canonized in the Jewish tradition, the Hebrew original eventually was lost. 7 Like the sun shining upon the temple, like the rainbow appearing in the cloudy sky; 7 Of numbering every deposit, of recording all that is taken in and given out; Rédigé vers 200 av. 8 EZEKIEL beheld the vision and described the different creatures of the chariot; Le Siracide, appelé aussi l' Ecclésiastique ou Le Livre de Ben Sira le Sage, est l'un des livres sapientiaux de l' Ancien Testament écrit vers 200 av. J.-C. en hébreu, mais texte original disparu. Prior to the creation of www.bensira.org, the scholar or interested lay person wishing to consult the various Ben Sira manuscripts needed to turn to a host of publications and/or internet sites. 4 Except for David, Hezekiah and Josiah, they all were wicked; 2 A worthy wife brings joy to her husband, peaceful and full is his life. The Wisdom Literature included in the following order: the Books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, He built a house to the name of God, and established a lasting sanctuary. 33 If you are willing to listen, you will learn; if you give heed, you will be wise. Do not grieve the hungry, nor anger the needy. He wrote his work in Hebrew, possibly in Alexandria in Egypt in the Ptolemaic Kingdom ca. 19 Like a sandy hill to aged feet is a railing wife to a quiet man. 21 For a while he holds back his words, then the lips of many herald his wisdom. 25 He foretold what should be till the end of time, hidden things yet to be fulfilled. » Proverbes 12, 26 « Un pervers sème la discorde, le … But Judah remained, a tiny people, with its rulers from the house of David. 9 And the strength he gave to Caleb remained with him even in his old age Who knows her subtleties? and the children of his race would be remembered; 13 And for all time their progeny will endure, their glory will never be blotted out; Liste des citations de Ben Sira classées par thématique. 23 Everything lives and abides forever; and to meet each need all things are preserved. 13 Nothing was beyond his power; beneath him flesh was brought back into life. As ordered by the illustrious prophet Isaiah, who saw the truth in visions. A blast to resound mightily as a reminder before the Most High. 20 A merchant can hardly remain upright, nor a shopkeeper free from sin. 1 If you do good, know for whom you are doing it,[ a] and your kindness will have its effect. And they are as though they had not lived, they and their children after them. We also gratefully acknowledge the cooperation and assistance offered by the following colleagues: a) Martin Abegg, for graciously providing transcriptions of the Cairo Genizah manuscripts in a most generous manner; b) Benjamin H. Parker, who along with Prof Abegg, provided the translations of the Cairo Genizah folios; c) Roy Brown of Accordance Software, who kindly granted us permission to use the Abegg and Parker material (originally produced for Accordance); d) Eric Reymond, for graciously providing both the transcription and the translation of the Masada manuscript; e) Shulamit Elizur for allowing us to use her transcription and translation of the newly discovered folios of MS C; f) Prof Elizur and Michael Rand for their transcription of the newly discovered folio of MS D; g) Jeremy Corley, both for the annotated bibliography and for the list of early Greek Sirach manuscripts which accompany the website; h) Joshua A. Blachorsky, for producing the detailed Index of Passages; i) Eric Reymond, for compiling the list of New Readings; and j) Benjamin G. Wright, who has served as a consultant to the project. 22 But God does not withdraw his mercy, nor permit even one of his promises to fail. 19 ABRAHAM, father of many peoples, kept his glory without stain: 10 While unmarried, lest she be defiled, or in her husband’s house, lest she prove unfaithful; In his own flesh he incised the ordinance, and when tested he was found loyal. 8 For one sort of friend is a friend when it suits him, but he will not be with you in time of distress. To commemorate in incised letters each of the tribes of Israel; With nothing added, nothing taken away; no need of a counselor for him! While originally written in Hebrew, the Book was read only through its Greek translation, known as Σειρὰχ . 24 All of them differ, one from another, yet none of them has he made in vain; 15 Choicest of blessings is a modest wife, priceless her chaste person. 16 A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy, such as he who fears God finds; 12 Worst of all wounds is that of the heart, worst of all evils is that of a woman. These documents, which are housed in Cambridge, Oxford, London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and Jerusalem, are here presented in a single platform, to allow the scholar and the interested layperson to view these precious texts. 5 How splendid he was as he appeared from the tent, as he came from within the veil! 14 Fullness of wisdom is fear of the LORD; she inebriates men with her fruits. 14 Better a man’s harshness than a woman’s indulgence, a frightened daughter than any disgrace. Ben Sira, the author, was a devout man of wisdom who lived in Jerusalem about 200 BC. 6 Let your acquaintances be many, but one in a thousand your confidant. 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). 1 Till like a fire there appeared the prophet whose words were as a flaming furnace. The fool cannot abide her. 8 Like the blossoms on the branches in springtime, like a lily on the banks of a stream; See that there is no lattice in her room, or spot that overlooks the approaches to the house. That he would give them an inheritance from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. Consecrated to the LORD as a prophet, was SAMUEL, the judge and priest. 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/. 3 Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these? He brought down upon them a miracle, and consumed them with his flaming fire. 1 Valiant leader was JOSHUA, son of Nun, assistant to Moses in the prophetic office, He rebuilt our ruined walls, Restored our shattered defenses, and set up gates and bars. Their sinfulness grew more and more, Entre le Xe et la XXe s. connu que par ses versions grecque et syriaque. 11 How can we fittingly praise ZERUBBABEL, who was like a signet ring on God's right hand, 8 He clothed him with splendid apparel, and adorned him with the glorious vestments: Formed to be, as his name implies, the great savior of God's chosen ones, 5 You brought a dead man back to life from the nether world, by the will of the LORD. Specifically, we thank the following: To all of the individuals with whom we have been in contact – Ben Outhwaite, César Merchán-Hamann, Ilana Tahan, Jean-Claude Kuperminc, Avraham Malthete, David Kraemer, William Klein, Yael Barshack, Orit Kuslansky, Penina Shor, Shani Tzoref, Natalie Dohrmann, and Gifford Combs – we say לכל מעשיכם ניתן הודות ‘for all of your deeds we give thanks’ (adapting Ben Sira 47:8 [MS B]). 11 with scarlet yarn, the work of the weaver; 18 You were called by that glorious name which was conferred upon Israel. 2 Like the choice fat of the sacred offerings, so was DAVID in Israel. Where, face to face, he gave him the commandments, the law of life and understanding, The Wisdom of Ben Sira derives its title from the author, “Yeshua [Jesus], son of Eleazar, son of Sira” (50:27). Thus, we have about 550 cola extant in two different Cairo Genizah manuscripts, and about 44 cola extant in three different Cairo Genizah manuscripts (14 in MSS B, C, and D; 22 in MSS B, E, and F; and 8 in MSS A, C, and D) – in addition to some overlap between the ancient and medieval testimonies, for example, between 11QPsa found at Qumran and MS B, and between the Masada scroll and MS B. 8 Some of them have left behind a name and men recount their praiseworthy deeds; 2 Three kinds of men I hate; their manner of life I loathe indeed: Even his dead body was provided for. 2 Their staff of bread he shattered, in his zeal he reduced them to straits; 9 like the fire of incense at the sacrifice; Like a vessel of beaten gold, studded with precious stones; Lest their welfare should ever be forgotten, or your authority, throughout all time. 1 After him came NATHAN who served in the presence of David. From the needy do not turn your eyes; do not give them reason to curse you. 17 Knowledge and full understanding she showers down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her. The Hebrew text of Sirach 50:27 and 51:30 gives the following genealogy: Simeon son of Jesus, son of Eleazar, son of Sira, making the author the grandson and not the son of Sira, and so he is called by Saadia; see HDB (Nestle) and EB, II, 1165 (Toy). Dear to God and men, MOSES, whose memory is held in benediction. 4 For his trustworthiness and meekness God selected him from all mankind; Until they were rooted out of their land and scattered all over the earth. 7 There are nine who come to my mind as blessed, a tenth whom my tongue proclaims: 12 Their bones return to life from their resting place, and their names receive fresh luster in their children! Clicking on the image of any folio or column will spawn a new tab with the image in full view; clicking on that image in turn will provide for a zoom view. 15 Your understanding covered the whole earth, and, like a sea, filled it with knowledge. 11 My son, keep a close watch on your daughter, lest she make you a laughingstock for your enemies, 23 In his lifetime he turned back the sun and prolonged the life of the king. To defeat the skilled warrior and raise up the might of his people, MS C, folio V (recto and verso), deserves special comment. The Book of Sirach, also known as Ecclesiasticus, is part of the Wisdom Literature of the Greek Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate Bible. 10 You are destined, it is written, in time to come to put an end to wrath before the day of the LORD, 9 By her eyelids and her haughty stare an unchaste wife can be recognized. 23 Solomon finally slept with his fathers, and left behind him one of his sons, E A manuscript with six chapters of Sirach was found at Masada. 14 His cereal offering is wholly burnt with the established sacrifice twice each day; 25 For each in turn, as it comes, is good; can one ever see enough of their splendor? To turn back the hearts of fathers toward their sons, and to reestablish the tribes of Jacob. Un ami fidèle n’a pas de prix, sa valeur est inestimable. 1 Say nothing harmful, small or great; be not a foe instead of a friend; For the LORD himself is his portion, his inheritance in the midst of Israel. During his lifetime he feared no one, nor was any man able to intimidate his will. 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. 19 As though plowing and sowing, draw close to her; then await her bountiful crops. 12 When he received the sundered victims from the priests while he stood before the sacrificial wood, Its closest analogue within the biblical canon is the book of Proverbs, from which Ben Sira draws much of its inspiration. 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. These documents were discovered at Qumran and Masada, and while they represent a much smaller amount of material, their antiquity speaks for itself, for these manuscripts date from only a century or two after the work’s original composition, that is, c. 50 B.C.E. BEN SIRA Brown Bag Bible Study. Then when you have her, do not let her go; The rabbinical tradition that the Wisdom of Ben Sira was written by a sage of Jerusalem about 180 B.C. And from the grave he raised his voice as a prophet, to put an end to wickedness. La meilleure citation de Ben Sira préférée des internautes. 15 With a dragon or a lion I would rather dwell than live with an evil woman. 5 Since he called upon the Most High God, who gave strength to his right arm Lecture du livre de Ben Sirac le Sage (Si) 6, 5-17 La parole agréable attire de nombreux amis, le langage aimable attire de nombreuses gentillesses. Though God has given his hosts the strength to stand firm before his glory. Twelve chapters of Ben Sira are reproduced here. 16 Wickedness changes a woman's looks, and makes her sullen as a female bear. Though false charges in public, trial before all the people, and lying testimony are harder to bear than death, Retrouvez toutes les phrases célèbres de Ben Sira parmi une sélection de + de 100 000 citations célèbres provenant d'ouvrages, d'interviews ou de discours. 19 The people's hearts melted within them, and they were in anguish like that of childbirth. 18 Golden columns on silver bases are her shapely limbs and steady feet. 26 Play not the hypocrite before men; over your lips keep watch. 1 But of these things do not be ashamed, lest you sin to save face: 16 Glorious, too, were SHEM and SETH and ENOS; Who fosters men's growth from their mother's womb, and fashions them according to his will! Livre de Ben Sira le Sage. 1 The name JOSIAH is like blended incense, made lasting by a skilled perfumer. 24 By his powerful spirit he looked into the future and consoled the mourners of Zion; 20 A patient man need stand firm but for a time, and then contentment comes back to him. 10 He who finds wisdom is great indeed, but not greater than he who fears the LORD. The Wisdom Literature is followed by the Prophets beginning with the Prophet Isaiah in the Greek Septuagint, Latin Vulgate, and the Christian Old Testament of the Bible. He established him in honor and crowned him with lofty majesty; Lest she become pregnant in her father’s house, or be sterile in that of her husband. To punish the enemy and to win the inheritance for Israel. As with the Book of Job, the author notes the "beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord." 20 Then coming down he would raise his hands over all the congregation of Israel. By the LORD’s word his works were brought into being; he accepts the one who does his will. 15 Despite all this the people did not repent, nor did they give up their sins, Les juifs et les protestants considèrent ce livre comme apocryphe, et par conséquent non canonique ; Till he won his way onto the summits of the land; his family too received an inheritance, 14 A gift from the LORD is her governed speech, and her firm virtue is of surpassing worth. 20 You brought dishonor upon your reputation, shame upon your marriage, 8 With his every deed he offered thanks to God Most High, in words of praise. 15 Was ever a man born like JOSEPH? 32 My son, if you wish, you can be taught; if you apply yourself, you will be shrewd. In the ensuing years, at the close of the 19th century and throughout the 20th century, more and more folios of Ben Sira from the Cairo Genizah were identified by scholars. 3 Or counselors in their prudence, or seers of all things in prophecy; 1 Happy the husband of a good wife, twice-lengthened are his days; The current project, www.bensira.org, solves that problem by collecting all the material in a single website. 2 What glory was his when he raised his arm, to brandish his javelin against the city! THE WISDOM OF BEN SIRA (ECCLESIASTICUS) The Wisdom of Ben Sira derives its title from the author, “Yeshua [Jesus], son of Eleazar, son of Sira” (50:27). 2 The abounding glory of the Most High's portion, his own part, since the days of old. 15 Her entire house she fills with choice foods, her granaries with her harvest. So he gave to Jacob a remnant, to David a root from his own family. Chapters 44-50 present a refreshing history of the ancestors, patriarchs, and leaders of Israel. 7 He made him perpetual in his office when he bestowed on him the priesthood of his people; May he grant you wisdom of heart to govern his people in justice, 7 for they had treated him badly who even in the womb had been made a prophet, 4 How awesome are you, ELIJAH! The blessing of the LORD would be upon his lips, the name of the LORD would be his glory. 25 and they lent themselves to every evil. 12 The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, which is formed with the faithful in the womb. Who did not abandon God: may their memory be ever blessed, The book of Ben Sira was composed in Hebrew c. 180 B.C.E. 17 Then all the people with one accord would quickly fall prostrate to the ground 29 Because you approached the fear of the LORD with your heart full of guile. 11 15 As a trustworthy prophet he was sought out and his words proved him true as a seer. 1 Heureux le mari d’une bonne épouse : le nombre de ses jours en sera doublé !. 5 He permitted him to hear his voice, and led him into the cloud, 14 How wise you were when you were young, overflowing with instruction, like the Nile in flood! 13 All the sons of Aaron in their dignity clustered around him like poplars, Attache-toi au Seigneur, ne l’abandonne pas, afi 180–175 BCE, where he is … 5 There are three things at which my heart quakes, a fourth before which I quail: 21 Thus two governments came into being, when in Ephraim kingship was usurped. 3 He made sport of lions as though they were kids, and of bears, like lambs of the flock. 36 If you see a man of prudence, seek him out; let your feet wear away his doorstep! 20 But they called upon the Most High God and lifted up their hands to him; Was an individual heritage through one son alone; but the heritage of Aaron is for all his descendants. 23 In woman was sin's beginning, and because of her we all die. A Fifty-First Chapter concludes the Book with a prayer. 11 The JUDGES, too, each one of them, whose hearts were not deceived, The breastpiece for decision, the ephod and cincture Par la parole du Seigneur, il ferma le ciel, et à trois reprises il en fit descendre le feu. 17 NOAH, found just and perfect, renewed the race in the time of devastation. 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). Il fit venir la famine sur les hommes d'Israël, et, dans son ardeur, en fit périr un grand nombre. With iron tools he cut through the rock and he built reservoirs for water. The developers of this website are grateful to the following benefactors, all affiliated with Rutgers University, for research support: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/nets/edition/30-sirach-nets.pdf, http://www.academic-bible.com/en/online-bibles/biblia-sacra-vulgata/read-the-bible-text/bibel/text/lesen/stelle/43///ch/21b1fc41d98dfeb7ef0f3ed4f74a96b9/, The Taylor-Schechter Genizah Research Unit of the Cambridge University Library, Bibliothèque de l’Alliance israélite universelle, Paris, The Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, Jewish Quarterly Review, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, The Deborah S. and Herbert B. Wasserman Endowed Research Award Fund, Aresty Research Center, Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Chair in Jewish History. Informations sur Ben Sira, un sage pour notre temps ? Heureux est le mari d'une femme vertueuse, et le nombre de ses jours sera doublé. The man who finds joy in his children, and he who lives to see his enemies' downfall. Without the background story from 1 Kings 11, a reader of Ben Sira might think that Solomon’s transgression was perhaps adultery or a kind of sexual insatiability. 14 Few on earth have been made the equal of ENOCH, for he was taken up bodily. Then ELISHA, filled with a twofold portion of his spirit, wrought many marvels by his mere word. Moreover, the age of Ben Sira discovery continues unabated, for several folios were identified as recently as 2007 and 2010. 2 Do good to the righteous and reward will be yours, if not from them, from the Lord. Gary A. Rendsburg and Jacob Binstein 23 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the LORD will bestow her upon you; 01 Mes enfants, écoutez-moi, qui suis votre père, et agissez en conséquence, afin d’être sauvés. Wrath upon your descendants, and groaning upon your domain; 2 For he grieved over our betrayals, and destroyed the abominable idols. De bonnes relations, tu peux en avoir avec beaucoup de monde ; mais des conseils, n'en demande qu'à un seul entre mille. 9: C'est lui qui l'a créée; il l'a vue et il l'a nombrée. 50. These documents now reside in Jerusalem, under the aegis of the Israel Antiquities Authority. Authors skilled in composition, and forgers of epigrams with their spikes; 2 God's honor devolved upon him, and the Lord strengthened him with fearful powers; That all the doomed nations might know that the LORD was watching over his people's battles. While originally written in Hebrew, the Book was read only through its Greek translation, known as Σειρὰχ. 2QSir designates Sirach from Cave 2 at Qumran, 11QPsª designates a scroll from Cave 11, which contained the canticle from Sirach Chapter 51:13-30, but which was found in the Psalms scroll! Today the task is much easier for scholars, since these documents are available at websites such as http://www.jewishmanuscripts.org/ > www.genizah.org (for the Genizah manuscripts) and www.deadseascrolls.org.il/home (for the Qumran and Masada material). 9 Another is a friend who becomes an enemy, and tells of the quarrel to your shame. The work was known to the rabbinic tradition, and indeed Ben Sira is cited in the Talmud and related literature on about a dozen occasions. When his hand let fly the slingstone that crushed the pride of Goliath. 12 But if you are brought low, he turns against you and avoids meeting you. Un ami fidèle est un élixir de vie que découvriront ceux qui craignent le Seigneur. 1 All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever. 9 You were taken aloft in a whirlwind, in a chariot with fiery horses. For the Most High possesses all knowledge, and sees from of old the things that are to come. 18 He brought low the rulers of the enemy and destroyed all the lords of the Philistines. 10: Il l'a répandue sur toutes ses oeuvres, ainsi que sur toute chair, selon la mesure de son don, il l'a donnée libéralement à ceux qui l'aiment. 4 Resolute princes of the folk, and governors with their staves; He destroyed the hostile Philistines and shattered their power till our own day. 9 And a rustle of bells round about, through whose pleasing sound at each step 6 Stalwart men, solidly established and at peace in their own estates - 21 The man is a slave, in disgrace and shame, when a wife supports her husband. 14 A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure. Precious is his memory, like honey to the taste, like music at a banquet. 22 For Hezekiah did what was right and held fast to the paths of David, The composition is a collection of proverbs and teachings, written in poetry, within the well-known and widespread ancient Near Eastern tradition of wisdom literature. 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. 15 A faithful friend is beyond price, no sum can balance his worth. 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. 5 He called upon the Most High God when his enemies beset him on all sides, Lisez le TOP 10 des citations de Ben Sira pour mieux comprendre sa vie, ses actes et sa philosophie. 19 But the LORD saw this and became angry, he destroyed them in his burning wrath. Spécialiste fervent des Écritures saintes d'Israël, ayant beaucoup voyagé, il appartenait au monde des Sages. Livre de Ben Sirac le Sage (48, 1-4.9-11) La Parole de Dieu . 30 Her fetters will be your throne of majesty; her bonds, your purple cord. The sacred offerings he allotted to him, with the showbread as his portion; Feeble hands and quaking knees - from a wife who brings no happiness to her husband. 1 With three things I am delighted, for they are pleasing to the LORD and to men: 25 Be not faithless to the fear of the LORD, nor approach it with duplicity of heart. He is the author of Sirach, also known as the "Book of Ecclesiasticus". 20 Even when he lay buried, his guidance was sought; he made known to the king his fate, The first 43 chapters of the Book provide moral instruction and common sense gained from experience, fitting of Wisdom literature. He would be heard within the sanctuary, 4 Did he not by his power stop the sun, so that one day became two? 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