Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation The Lord created medicines from the earth, and a sensible person will not hesitate to use them. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. Sirach 38:2For all healing is from God, and he shall receive gifts of the king. Sirach 38:3 The skill of the physician shall lift up his head, and in the sight of great men he shall be praised. Sirach 38:5 Was not bitter water made sweet with wood? Sirach 38:6 The virtue of these things is come to the knowledge of men, and the most High hath given knowledge to men, that he may be honoured in his wonders. Context Sirach 38…3The skill of the physician shall lift up his head, and in the sight of great men he shall be praised. 4The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. 5Was not bitter water made sweet with wood?… Cross References Sirach 38:2 For all healing is from God, and he shall receive gifts of the king. Sirach 38:3 The skill of the physician shall lift up his head, and in the sight of great men he shall be praised. Sirach 38:5 Was not bitter water made sweet with wood? Sirach 38:6 The virtue of these things is come to the knowledge of men, and the most High hath given knowledge to men, that he may be honoured in his wonders. |