Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation The Lord's power is great, and he is honored by those who are humble. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The greater thou art, the more humble thyself in all things, and thou shalt find grace before God: Sirach 3:18Of what an evil fame is he that forsaketh his father: and he is cursed of God that angereth his mother. Sirach 3:19 My son, do thy works in meekness, and thou shalt be beloved above the glory of men. Sirach 3:21 For great is the power of God alone, and he is honoured by the humble. Sirach 3:22 Seek not the things that are too high for thee, and search not into things above thy ability: but the things that God hath commanded thee, think on them always, and in many of his works be not curious. Context Sirach 3…19My son, do thy works in meekness, and thou shalt be beloved above the glory of men. 20The greater thou art, the more humble thyself in all things, and thou shalt find grace before God: 21For great is the power of God alone, and he is honoured by the humble.… Cross References Sirach 3:18 Of what an evil fame is he that forsaketh his father: and he is cursed of God that angereth his mother. Sirach 3:19 My son, do thy works in meekness, and thou shalt be beloved above the glory of men. Sirach 3:21 For great is the power of God alone, and he is honoured by the humble. Sirach 3:22 Seek not the things that are too high for thee, and search not into things above thy ability: but the things that God hath commanded thee, think on them always, and in many of his works be not curious. |
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