Verse (Click for Chapter) Douay-Rheims Bible For he desireth not a multitude of faithless and unprofitable children. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For he desireth not a multitude of faithless and unprofitable children. Sirach 15:20The eyes of the Lord are towards them that fear him, and he knoweth al the work of man. Sirach 15:21 He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, and he hath given no man license to sin; Sirach 16:1 Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied: neither be delighted in them, if the fear of God be not with them. Sirach 16:2 Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours. Context Sirach 15…21He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, and he hath given no man license to sin; 22For he desireth not a multitude of faithless and unprofitable children. … Cross References Sirach 15:20 The eyes of the Lord are towards them that fear him, and he knoweth al the work of man. Sirach 15:21 He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, and he hath given no man license to sin; Sirach 16:1 Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied: neither be delighted in them, if the fear of God be not with them. Sirach 16:2 Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours. |
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