Sirach 38:6
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
And he gave skill to human beings that he might be glorified in his marvelous works.

Contemporary English Version
He gives knowledge to humans so that we will praise him for his amazing creations. *

New American Bible
He endows people with knowledge, to glory in his mighty works,

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

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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 38:4
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.

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.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 38:5
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