Sirach 38:4
Good News Translation
The Lord created medicines from the earth, and a sensible person will not hesitate to use them.

New Revised Standard Version
The Lord created medicines out of the earth, and the sensible will not despise them.

Contemporary English Version
Medicines are part of the Lord's creation, and if you are sensible, you will use them.

New American Bible
God makes the earth yield healing herbs which the prudent should not neglect;

Douay-Rheims Bible
The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them.

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.

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.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 38:3
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