Verse (Click for Chapter) Contemporary English Version The Lord wanted everyone to know his mighty power, so he put a stubborn heart in the king of Egypt. Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge All mercy shall make a place for every man according to the merit of his works, and according to the wisdom of his sojournment. Sirach 16:13According as his mercy is, so his correction judgeth a man according to his works. Sirach 16:14 The sinner shall not escape in his rapines, and the patience of him that sheweth mercy shall not be put off. Sirach 16:16 Say not: I shall be hidden from God, and who shall remember me from on high? Sirach 16:17 In such a multitude I shall not be known: for what is my soul in such an immense creation? Context Sirach 16…14The sinner shall not escape in his rapines, and the patience of him that sheweth mercy shall not be put off. 15All mercy shall make a place for every man according to the merit of his works, and according to the wisdom of his sojournment. 16Say not: I shall be hidden from God, and who shall remember me from on high?… Cross References Sirach 16:13 According as his mercy is, so his correction judgeth a man according to his works. Sirach 16:14 The sinner shall not escape in his rapines, and the patience of him that sheweth mercy shall not be put off. Sirach 16:16 Say not: I shall be hidden from God, and who shall remember me from on high? Sirach 16:17 In such a multitude I shall not be known: for what is my soul in such an immense creation? |
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