Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Whoever lives by them will be strong enough for any occasion, because he will be walking in the light of the Lord. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Jesus the son of Sirach, of Jerusalem, hath written in this book the doctrine of wisdom and instruction, who renewed wisdom from his heart. Sirach 50:27There are two nations which my soul abhorreth: and the third is no nation: which I hate: Sirach 50:28 They that sit on mount Seir, and the Philistines, and the foolish people that dwell in Sichem. Sirach 50:30 Blessed is he that is conversant in these good things and he that layeth them up in his heart, shall be wise always. Sirach 50:31 For if he do them, he shall be strong to do all things: because the light of God guideth his steps. Context Sirach 50…28They that sit on mount Seir, and the Philistines, and the foolish people that dwell in Sichem. 29Jesus the son of Sirach, of Jerusalem, hath written in this book the doctrine of wisdom and instruction, who renewed wisdom from his heart. 30Blessed is he that is conversant in these good things and he that layeth them up in his heart, shall be wise always.… Cross References Sirach 50:27 There are two nations which my soul abhorreth: and the third is no nation: which I hate: Sirach 50:28 They that sit on mount Seir, and the Philistines, and the foolish people that dwell in Sichem. Sirach 50:30 Blessed is he that is conversant in these good things and he that layeth them up in his heart, shall be wise always. Sirach 50:31 For if he do them, he shall be strong to do all things: because the light of God guideth his steps. |