Cross References Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart: Sirach 4:36 Let not thy hand be stretched out to receive, and shut when thou shouldst give. Sirach 5:1 Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness. Sirach 5:3 And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge. Sirach 5:4 Say not: I have sinned, and what harm hath befallen me? for the most High is a patient rewarder. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart: Sirach 4:36Let not thy hand be stretched out to receive, and shut when thou shouldst give. Sirach 5:1 Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness. Sirach 5:3 And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge. Sirach 5:4 Say not: I have sinned, and what harm hath befallen me? for the most High is a patient rewarder. Context Sirach 5…1Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness. 2Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart: 3And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge.… |
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