Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation He followed the correct policy of reforming the nation and removed the horrors of idolatry. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine. Sirach 48:28He showed what should come to pass for ever, and secret things before they came. Sirach 49:1 The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer: Sirach 49:3 He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness. Sirach 49:4 And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness. Context Sirach 49…1The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer: 2His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine. 3He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness.… Cross References Sirach 48:28 He showed what should come to pass for ever, and secret things before they came. Sirach 49:1 The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer: Sirach 49:3 He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness. Sirach 49:4 And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness. |