Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation He was completely loyal to the Lord and strengthened true religion in those wicked times. Contemporary English Version Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness. Sirach 49:1The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer: Sirach 49:2 His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine. Sirach 49:4 And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness. Sirach 49:5 Except David, and Ezechias and Josias, all committed sin. Context Sirach 49…2His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine. 3He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness. 4And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness.… Cross References Sirach 49:1 The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer: Sirach 49:2 His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine. Sirach 49:4 And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness. Sirach 49:5 Except David, and Ezechias and Josias, all committed sin. |
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