Which verse says forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done unto thee, so shall thy sins also be forgiven when thou prayest?

• A. Sirach 28:2
• B. Sirach 37:16
• C. Sirach 36:22
• D. 2 Timothy 3:16

Answer: (A)

Forgiveness toward others and receiving forgiveness in prayer are presented together in wisdom literature as a practical path to righteousness. Sirach 28:2 states clearly that one should forgive a neighbor for the hurt they caused, and by doing so you align yourself to receive forgiveness of sins when you pray. This connects interpersonal mercy with divine mercy, showing that how we treat others directly impacts our own spiritual standing before God.

Sirach is part of the deuterocanonical wisdom writings, which emphasize ethical conduct and piety in daily life. The other verses offered address different themes: one speaks about Scripture’s inspiration and purpose, not about interpersonal forgiveness or prayer, while the remaining Sirach verses explore topics that aren’t about forgiving others in the specific way the question describes.