Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Acts of kindness and charity are as lasting as eternity. Contemporary English Version Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Grace is like a paradise in blessings, and mercy remaineth for ever. Sirach 40:15The offspring of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, and make a noise as unclean roots upon the top of a rock. Sirach 40:16 The weed growing over every water, and at the bank of the river, shall be pulled up before all grass. Sirach 40:18 The life of a laborer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure. Sirach 40:19 Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both. Context Sirach 40…16The weed growing over every water, and at the bank of the river, shall be pulled up before all grass. 17Grace is like a paradise in blessings, and mercy remaineth for ever. 18The life of a laborer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure.… Cross References Sirach 40:15 The offspring of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, and make a noise as unclean roots upon the top of a rock. Sirach 40:16 The weed growing over every water, and at the bank of the river, shall be pulled up before all grass. Sirach 40:18 The life of a laborer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure. Sirach 40:19 Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both. |
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