Sirach 39:18
Good News Translation
Whatever he commands is promptly done; there are no limits to his power to save.

New Revised Standard Version
When he commands, his every purpose is fulfilled, and none can limit his saving power.

Contemporary English Version
When he gives an order, it is obeyed, and no one can stop him when he decides to rescue.

New American Bible
He has but to command and his will is done; nothing can limit his saving action.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Give ye a sweet odour as frankincense.

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Give ye a sweet odour as frankincense.

Sirach 39:16
I will yet meditate that I may declare: for I am filled as with a holy transport.

Sirach 39:17
By a voice he saith: Hear me, ye divine offspring, and bud forth as the rose planted by the brooks of waters.

Sirach 39:19
Send forth flowers, as the lily, and yield a smell, and bring forth leaves in grace, and praise with canticles, and bless the Lord in his works.

Sirach 39:20
Magnify his name, and give glory to him with the voice of your lips, and with the canticles of your mouths, and with harps, and in praising him, you shall say in this manner:

Context
Sirach 39
17By a voice he saith: Hear me, ye divine offspring, and bud forth as the rose planted by the brooks of waters. 18Give ye a sweet odour as frankincense. 19Send forth flowers, as the lily, and yield a smell, and bring forth leaves in grace, and praise with canticles, and bless the Lord in his works.…
Cross References
Sirach 39:16
I will yet meditate that I may declare: for I am filled as with a holy transport.

Sirach 39:17
By a voice he saith: Hear me, ye divine offspring, and bud forth as the rose planted by the brooks of waters.

Sirach 39:19
Send forth flowers, as the lily, and yield a smell, and bring forth leaves in grace, and praise with canticles, and bless the Lord in his works.

Sirach 39:20
Magnify his name, and give glory to him with the voice of your lips, and with the canticles of your mouths, and with harps, and in praising him, you shall say in this manner:



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 39:17
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