9 Blessed is he who keeps the foundations of his fathers made firm from the beginning. (2EN) 10 Cursed is he who perverts the decrees of his forefathers. (2EN) 11 Blessed is he who implants peace and love. (2EN)
2 Enoch 52:9–11
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2 Enoch 52:4–6
4 Cursed is he before the Lord all the days of his life, who opens his lips to curse and abuse. (2EN) 5 Blessed is he who blesses all the Lord's works. (2EN) 6 Cursed is he who brings the Lord's creation into contempt. (2EN)
Sirach 14:19–21
19 Every work rots and falls away, and its builder will depart with it. (WEB) 20 Blessed is the man who meditates on wisdom, and who reasons by his understanding. (WEB) 21 He who considers her ways in his heart will also have knowledge of her secrets. (WEB)
Sirach 3:8–10
8 Honor your father in deed and word, that a blessing may come upon you from him. (WEB) 9 For the blessing of the father establishes the houses of children, but the curse of the mother roots out the foundations. (WEB) 10 Don’t glorify yourself in the dishonor of your father, for… (WEB)
Visions 7:2–4
2 But herein is thy salvation, in that thou didst not depart from the living God, and in thy simplicity and thy great continence. These have saved thee, if thou abidest therein; and they save all who do such things, and walk in guilelessness and simplicity. The… (HER)
Book of Jubilees 36:15–17
15 And Isaac said, May a blessing rest upon you, my sons, and upon your seed this day, for ye have given me rest, and my heart is not pained concerning the birthright, lest thou shouldest work wickedness on account of it. (JUB) 16 May the Most High God bless the man that… (JUB) 17 … (JUB)
Sirach 14:1–3
1 Blessed is the man who has not slipped with his mouth, and doesn’t suffer from sorrow for sins. (WEB) 2 Blessed is he whose soul does not condemn him, and who has not given up hope. (WEB) 3 Riches are not appropriate for a stingy person. What would a miser do with money? (WEB)
Proverbs 20:19–21
19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips. 20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness. 21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
Book of Jubilees 25:21–23
21 And may thy name and thy seed endure to all the ages, And may the Most High God be their God, And may the God of righteousness dwell with them, And by them may His sanctuary be built unto all the ages. (JUB) 22 Blessed be he that blesseth thee, And all flesh that curse… (JUB)
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