Sirach 28:1–12

He that seeketh to revenge himself, shall find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely keep his sins in remembrance. 2Forgive thy neighbour if he hath hurt thee: and then shall thy sins be forgiven to thee when thou prayest. 3Man to man reserveth anger, and doth he seek remedy of God? 4He hath no mercy on a man like himself, and doth he entreat for his own sins? 5He that is but flesh, nourisheth anger, and doth he ask forgiveness of God? who shall obtain pardon for his sins? 6Remember thy last things, and let enmity cease: 7For corruption and death hang over in his commandments. 8Remember the fear of God, and be not angry with thy neighbour. 9Remember the covenant of the most High, and overlook the ignorance of thy neighbour. 10Refrain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins. 11For a passionate man kindleth strife, and a sinful man will trouble his friends, and bring in debate in the midst of them that are at peace. 12For as the wood of the forest is, so the fire burneth, and as a man's strength is, so shall his anger be, and according to his riches he shall increase his anger.