Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation And just as the tongue can distinguish the flavors of different kinds of meat, so a sharp mind can detect lies. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge According to the blessing of Aaron over thy people, and direct us into the way of justice, and let all know that dwell upon the earth, that thou art God the beholder of all ages. Sirach 36:17Give testimony to them that are thy creatures from the beginning, and raise up the prophecies which the former prophets spoke in thy name. Sirach 36:18 Reward them that patiently wait for thee, that thy prophets may be found faithful: and hear the prayers of thy servants, Sirach 36:20 The belly will devour all meat, yet one is better than another. Sirach 36:21 The palate tasteth venison and the wise heart false speeches. Context Sirach 36…18Reward them that patiently wait for thee, that thy prophets may be found faithful: and hear the prayers of thy servants, 19According to the blessing of Aaron over thy people, and direct us into the way of justice, and let all know that dwell upon the earth, that thou art God the beholder of all ages. 20The belly will devour all meat, yet one is better than another.… Cross References Sirach 36:17 Give testimony to them that are thy creatures from the beginning, and raise up the prophecies which the former prophets spoke in thy name. Sirach 36:18 Reward them that patiently wait for thee, that thy prophets may be found faithful: and hear the prayers of thy servants, Sirach 36:20 The belly will devour all meat, yet one is better than another. Sirach 36:21 The palate tasteth venison and the wise heart false speeches. |
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