The Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims — Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Overview

Sirach (Ben Sira; DRB: Ecclesiasticus) gathers finely crafted maxims on life with God, community, family, and worship—Israel’s wisdom for everyday virtue. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Canon & Translation Notes

Received in the Catholic canon; NABRE notes its use of Hebrew where preserved and otherwise the Greek tradition. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Key Themes

Fear of the Lord as source of wisdom; friendship, speech, wealth, and mercy. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Annotated Bibliography

USCCB, “Sirach.” Overview and thematic map. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

NABRE Preface (OT). Notes on Sirach’s textual basis. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}