Sirach 22:11LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 11 of 33

"Weep but a little for the dead, for he is at rest."
Sirach 22:11

In context

9He speaketh with one that is asleep, who uttereth wisdom to a fool: and in the end of the discourse he saith: Who is this?

10Weep for the dead, for his light hath failed: and weep for the fool, for his understanding faileth.

11Weep but a little for the dead, for he is at rest.

12For the wicked life of a wicked fool is worse than death.

13The mourning for the dead is seven days: but for a fool and an ungodly man all the days of their life.

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