Sirach 15:20
Good News Translation
He has never commanded anyone to be wicked or given anyone permission to sin.

New Revised Standard Version
He has not commanded anyone to be wicked, and he has not given anyone permission to sin.

Contemporary English Version
He has neither commanded nor given permission for anyone to be evil or to sin.

New American Bible
He never commands anyone to sin, nor shows leniency toward deceivers.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The eyes of the Lord are towards them that fear him, and he knoweth al the work of man.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

The eyes of the Lord are towards them that fear him, and he knoweth al the work of man.

Sirach 15:18
Before man is life and death, good and evil, that which he shall choose shall be given him:

Sirach 15:19
For the wisdom of God is great, and he is strong in power, seeing all men without ceasing.

Sirach 15:21
He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, and he hath given no man license to sin;

Sirach 15:22
For he desireth not a multitude of faithless and unprofitable children.

Context
Sirach 15
19For the wisdom of God is great, and he is strong in power, seeing all men without ceasing. 20The eyes of the Lord are towards them that fear him, and he knoweth al the work of man. 21He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, and he hath given no man license to sin;…
Cross References
Sirach 15:18
Before man is life and death, good and evil, that which he shall choose shall be given him:

Sirach 15:19
For the wisdom of God is great, and he is strong in power, seeing all men without ceasing.

Sirach 15:21
He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, and he hath given no man license to sin;

Sirach 15:22
For he desireth not a multitude of faithless and unprofitable children.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 15:19
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