Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation They surrendered their power and honor to foreigners, New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Except David, and Ezechias and Josias, all committed sin. Sirach 49:3He 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. Sirach 49:6 For the kings of Juda forsook the law of the most High, and despised the fear of God. Sirach 49:7 So they gave their kingdom to others, and their glory to a strange nation, Context Sirach 49…4And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness. 5Except David, and Ezechias and Josias, all committed sin. 6For the kings of Juda forsook the law of the most High, and despised the fear of God.… Cross References 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. Sirach 49:6 For the kings of Juda forsook the law of the most High, and despised the fear of God. Sirach 49:7 So they gave their kingdom to others, and their glory to a strange nation, |
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