Sirach 27:30

Chapter 27

30

Revenge

Grudge and wrath, these are also abominations in which sinful people excel.

Commentaries

27:30 - 28:7

Revenge.

It emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and mercy toward others. This reflects the core of one of the petitions in the Lord’s Prayer: “forgive us as we forgive those who trespass against us,” which is illustrated by one of the most beautiful parables about the forgiveness we constantly need and must also continually extend to our neighbor (cf. Mt 6:12.14f).

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