Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation He made plans to protect his people from attack and fortified the city so that it could withstand a siege. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge He took care of his nation, and delivered it from destruction. Sirach 50:2By him also the height of the temple was founded, the double building and the high walls of the temple. Sirach 50:3 In his days the wells of water flowed out, and they were filled as the sea above measure. Sirach 50:5 He prevailed to enlarge the city, and obtained glory in his conversation with the people: and enlarged the entrance of the house and the court. Sirach 50:6 He shone in his days as the morning star in the midst of a cloud, and as the moon at the full. Context Sirach 50…3In his days the wells of water flowed out, and they were filled as the sea above measure. 4He took care of his nation, and delivered it from destruction. 5He prevailed to enlarge the city, and obtained glory in his conversation with the people: and enlarged the entrance of the house and the court.… Cross References Sirach 50:2 By him also the height of the temple was founded, the double building and the high walls of the temple. Sirach 50:3 In his days the wells of water flowed out, and they were filled as the sea above measure. Sirach 50:5 He prevailed to enlarge the city, and obtained glory in his conversation with the people: and enlarged the entrance of the house and the court. Sirach 50:6 He shone in his days as the morning star in the midst of a cloud, and as the moon at the full. |
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