Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version His mercy is as welcome in time of distress as clouds of rain in time of drought. Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The mercy of God is beautiful in the time of affliction, as a cloud of rain in the time of drought. Sirach 35:24Till he have rendered to men according to their deeds: and according to the works of Adam, and according to his presumption, Sirach 35:25 Till he have judged the cause of his people, and he shall delight the just with his mercy. Sirach 36:1 Have mercy upon us, O God of all, and behold us, and shew us the light of thy mercies: Sirach 36:2 And send thy fear upon the nations, that have not sought after thee: that they may know that there is no God beside thee, and that they may shew forth thy wonders. Context Sirach 35…25Till he have judged the cause of his people, and he shall delight the just with his mercy. 26The mercy of God is beautiful in the time of affliction, as a cloud of rain in the time of drought. … Cross References Sirach 35:24 Till he have rendered to men according to their deeds: and according to the works of Adam, and according to his presumption, Sirach 35:25 Till he have judged the cause of his people, and he shall delight the just with his mercy. Sirach 36:1 Have mercy upon us, O God of all, and behold us, and shew us the light of thy mercies: Sirach 36:2 And send thy fear upon the nations, that have not sought after thee: that they may know that there is no God beside thee, and that they may shew forth thy wonders. |
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