Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version A shameless woman constantly acts disgracefully, but a modest daughter will even be embarrassed before her husband. Contemporary English Version Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge As everlasting foundations upon a solid rock, so the commandments of God in the heart of a holy woman. Sirach 26:22As the lamp shining upon the holy candlestick, so is the beauty of the face in a ripe age, Sirach 26:23 As golden pillars upon bases of silver, so are the firm feet upon the soles of a steady woman. Sirach 26:25 At two things my heart is grieved, and the third bringeth anger upon me. Sirach 26:26 A man of war fainting through poverty, and a man of sense despised: Context Sirach 26…23As golden pillars upon bases of silver, so are the firm feet upon the soles of a steady woman. 24As everlasting foundations upon a solid rock, so the commandments of God in the heart of a holy woman. 25At two things my heart is grieved, and the third bringeth anger upon me.… Cross References Sirach 26:22 As the lamp shining upon the holy candlestick, so is the beauty of the face in a ripe age, Sirach 26:23 As golden pillars upon bases of silver, so are the firm feet upon the soles of a steady woman. Sirach 26:25 At two things my heart is grieved, and the third bringeth anger upon me. Sirach 26:26 A man of war fainting through poverty, and a man of sense despised: |
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