Sirach 39:8
Good News Translation
He will demonstrate his learning in what he teaches, and his pride will be in the Lord's Law and covenant.

New Revised Standard Version
He will show the wisdom of what he has learned, and will glory in the law of the Lord’s covenant.

Contemporary English Version
and they will teach what they have learned. They will be proud of the Lord's Law and agreement with Israel.

New American Bible
He will show the wisdom of what he has learned and glory in the Law of the Lord’s covenant.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For if it shall please the great Lord, he will fill him with the spirit of understanding:

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For if it shall please the great Lord, he will fill him with the spirit of understanding:

Sirach 39:6
He will give his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him, and he will pray in the sight of the most High.

Sirach 39:7
He will open his mouth in prayer, and will make supplication for his sins.

Sirach 39:9
And he will pour forth the words of his wisdom as showers, and in his prayer he will confess to the Lord.

Sirach 39:10
And he shall direct his counsel, and his knowledge, and in his secrets shall he meditate.

Context
Sirach 39
7He will open his mouth in prayer, and will make supplication for his sins. 8For if it shall please the great Lord, he will fill him with the spirit of understanding: 9And he will pour forth the words of his wisdom as showers, and in his prayer he will confess to the Lord.…
Cross References
Sirach 39:6
He will give his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him, and he will pray in the sight of the most High.

Sirach 39:7
He will open his mouth in prayer, and will make supplication for his sins.

Sirach 39:9
And he will pour forth the words of his wisdom as showers, and in his prayer he will confess to the Lord.

Sirach 39:10
And he shall direct his counsel, and his knowledge, and in his secrets shall he meditate.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 39:7
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