Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation He gave medical knowledge to human beings, so that we would praise him for the miracles he performs. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The virtue of these things is come to the knowledge of men, and the most High hath given knowledge to men, that he may be honoured in his wonders. Sirach 38:4The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:5 Was not bitter water made sweet with wood? Sirach 38:7 By these he shall cure and shall allay their pains, and of these the apothecary shall make sweet confections, and shall make up ointments of health, and of his works there shall be no end. Sirach 38:8 For the peace of God is over all the face of the earth. Context Sirach 38…5Was not bitter water made sweet with wood? 6The virtue of these things is come to the knowledge of men, and the most High hath given knowledge to men, that he may be honoured in his wonders. 7By these he shall cure and shall allay their pains, and of these the apothecary shall make sweet confections, and shall make up ointments of health, and of his works there shall be no end.… Cross References Sirach 38:4 The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:5 Was not bitter water made sweet with wood? Sirach 38:7 By these he shall cure and shall allay their pains, and of these the apothecary shall make sweet confections, and shall make up ointments of health, and of his works there shall be no end. Sirach 38:8 For the peace of God is over all the face of the earth. |