Cross References Seek not of the Lord a preeminence, nor of the king the seat of honour. Sirach 7:2 Depart from the unjust, and evils shall depart from thee. Sirach 7:3 My son, sow not evils in the furrows of injustice, and thou shalt not reap them sevenfold. Sirach 7:5 Justify not thyself before God, for he knoweth the heart: and desire not to appear wise before the king. Sirach 7:6 Seek not to be made a judge, unless thou have strength enough to extirpate iniquities: lest thou fear the person of the powerful, and lay a stumblingblock for thy integrity. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Seek not of the Lord a preeminence, nor of the king the seat of honour. Sirach 7:2Depart from the unjust, and evils shall depart from thee. Sirach 7:3 My son, sow not evils in the furrows of injustice, and thou shalt not reap them sevenfold. Sirach 7:5 Justify not thyself before God, for he knoweth the heart: and desire not to appear wise before the king. Sirach 7:6 Seek not to be made a judge, unless thou have strength enough to extirpate iniquities: lest thou fear the person of the powerful, and lay a stumblingblock for thy integrity. Context Sirach 7…3My son, sow not evils in the furrows of injustice, and thou shalt not reap them sevenfold. 4Seek not of the Lord a preeminence, nor of the king the seat of honour. 5Justify not thyself before God, for he knoweth the heart: and desire not to appear wise before the king.… |
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