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Sirach 18

33 verses · King James Version

  1. 1He that liveth for ever Hath created all things in general.Compare translations of Sirach 18:1
  2. 2The Lord only is righteous, and there is none other but he,Compare translations of Sirach 18:2
  3. 3Who governeth the world with the palm of his hand, and all things obey his will: for he is the King of all, by his power dividing holy things among them from profane.Compare translations of Sirach 18:3
  4. 4To whom hath he given power to declare his works? and who shall find out his noble acts?Compare translations of Sirach 18:4
  5. 5Who shall number the strength of his majesty? and who shall also tell out his mercies?Compare translations of Sirach 18:5
  6. 6As for the wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, neither may any thing be put unto them, neither can the ground of them be found out.Compare translations of Sirach 18:6
  7. 7When a man hath done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth off, then he shall be doubtful.Compare translations of Sirach 18:7
  8. 8What is man, and whereto serveth he? what is his good, and what is his evil?Compare translations of Sirach 18:8
  9. 9The number of a man’s days at the most are an hundred years.Compare translations of Sirach 18:9
  10. 10As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.Compare translations of Sirach 18:10
  11. 11Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them.Compare translations of Sirach 18:11
  12. 12He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.Compare translations of Sirach 18:12
  13. 13The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.Compare translations of Sirach 18:13
  14. 14He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after his judgments.Compare translations of Sirach 18:14
  15. 15My son, blemish not thy good deeds, neither use uncomfortable words when thou givest any thing.Compare translations of Sirach 18:15
  16. 16Shall not the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than a gift.Compare translations of Sirach 18:16
  17. 17Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.Compare translations of Sirach 18:17
  18. 18A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.Compare translations of Sirach 18:18
  19. 19Learn before thou speak, and use physick or ever thou be sick.Compare translations of Sirach 18:19
  20. 20Before judgment examine thyself, and in the day of visitation thou shalt find mercy.Compare translations of Sirach 18:20
  21. 21Humble thyself before thou be sick, and in the time of sins shew repentance.Compare translations of Sirach 18:21
  22. 22Let nothing hinder thee to pay thy vow in due time, and defer not until death to be justified.Compare translations of Sirach 18:22
  23. 23Before thou prayest, prepare thyself; and be not as one that tempteth the Lord.Compare translations of Sirach 18:23
  24. 24Think upon the wrath that shall be at the end, and the time of vengeance, when he shall turn away his face.Compare translations of Sirach 18:24
  25. 25When thou hast enough, remember the time of hunger: and when thou art rich, think upon poverty and need.Compare translations of Sirach 18:25
  26. 26From the morning until the evening the time is changed, and all things are soon done before the Lord.Compare translations of Sirach 18:26
  27. 27A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the day of sinning he will beware of offence: but a fool will not observe time.Compare translations of Sirach 18:27
  28. 28Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise unto him that found her.Compare translations of Sirach 18:28
  29. 29They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.Compare translations of Sirach 18:29
  30. 30Go not after thy lusts, but refrain thyself from thine appetites.Compare translations of Sirach 18:30
  31. 31If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.Compare translations of Sirach 18:31
  32. 32Take not pleasure in much good cheer, neither be tied to the expence thereof.Compare translations of Sirach 18:32
  33. 33Be not made a beggar by banqueting upon borrowing, when thou hast nothing in thy purse: for thou shalt lie in wait for thine own life, and be talked on.Compare translations of Sirach 18:33