Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Even if there had been only one stubborn person, it would have been a miracle if he had escaped punishment. The Lord is merciful, but he can also become angry. He can be overwhelming in his forgiveness or in his anger. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge So did he with the six hundred thousand footmen, who were gathered together in the hardness of their heart: and if one had been stiffnecked, it is a wonder if he had escaped unpunished: Sirach 16:9And he spared not the place where Lot sojourned, but abhorred them for the pride of their word. Sirach 16:10 He had not pity on them, destroying the whole nation that extolled themselves in their sins. Sirach 16:12 For mercy and wrath are with him. He is mighty to forgive, and to pour out indignation: Sirach 16:13 According as his mercy is, so his correction judgeth a man according to his works. Context Sirach 16…10He had not pity on them, destroying the whole nation that extolled themselves in their sins. 11So did he with the six hundred thousand footmen, who were gathered together in the hardness of their heart: and if one had been stiffnecked, it is a wonder if he had escaped unpunished: 12For mercy and wrath are with him. He is mighty to forgive, and to pour out indignation:… Cross References Sirach 16:9 And he spared not the place where Lot sojourned, but abhorred them for the pride of their word. Sirach 16:10 He had not pity on them, destroying the whole nation that extolled themselves in their sins. Sirach 16:12 For mercy and wrath are with him. He is mighty to forgive, and to pour out indignation: Sirach 16:13 According as his mercy is, so his correction judgeth a man according to his works. |