Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Don't think that no one can exercise authority over you; if you do, the Lord is certain to punish you. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge. Sirach 5:1Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness. Sirach 5:2 Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart: Sirach 5:4 Say not: I have sinned, and what harm hath befallen me? for the most High is a patient rewarder. Sirach 5:5 Be not without fear about sin forgiven, and add not sin upon sin: Context Sirach 5…2Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart: 3And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge. 4Say not: I have sinned, and what harm hath befallen me? for the most High is a patient rewarder.… Cross References Sirach 5:1 Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness. Sirach 5:2 Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart: Sirach 5:4 Say not: I have sinned, and what harm hath befallen me? for the most High is a patient rewarder. Sirach 5:5 Be not without fear about sin forgiven, and add not sin upon sin: |