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Wisdom of Jesus ben Sirach, Part 44 summary

Part 44 of 117 · 1 min to read the part

In On Reproof and Restraint, the speaker presents correction as better than anger and urges readers not to obstruct someone confessing in prayer. The teaching also praises repentance in response to correction, joining restraint toward others with readiness to acknowledge personal faults.

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  1. The speaker favors correcting someone over becoming angry.
  2. The speaker urges readers to leave someone free to confess in prayer.
  3. The speaker praises repentance when a person receives correction.

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