Sirach 2:11
Good News Translation
The Lord is kind and merciful; he forgives our sins and keeps us safe in time of trouble.

New Revised Standard Version
For the Lord is compassionate and merciful; he forgives sins and saves in time of distress.

Contemporary English Version
The Lord is kind and shows mercy by forgiving our sins and rescuing us from trouble.

New American Bible
For the Lord is compassionate and merciful; forgives sins and saves in time of trouble.

Douay-Rheims Bible
My children behold the generations of men: and know ye that no one hath hoped in the Lord, and hath been confounded.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

My children behold the generations of men: and know ye that no one hath hoped in the Lord, and hath been confounded.

Sirach 2:9
Ye that fear the Lord hope in him, and mercy shall come to you for your delight.

Sirach 2:10
Ye that fear the Lord, love him, and your hearts shall be enlightened.

Sirach 2:12
For who hath continued in his commandment, and hath been forsaken? or who hath called upon him, and he despised him?

Sirach 2:13
For God is compassionate and merciful, and will forgive sins in the day of tribulation: and he is a protector to all that seek him in truth.

Context
Sirach 2
10Ye that fear the Lord, love him, and your hearts shall be enlightened. 11My children behold the generations of men: and know ye that no one hath hoped in the Lord, and hath been confounded. 12For who hath continued in his commandment, and hath been forsaken? or who hath called upon him, and he despised him?…
Cross References
Sirach 2:9
Ye that fear the Lord hope in him, and mercy shall come to you for your delight.

Sirach 2:10
Ye that fear the Lord, love him, and your hearts shall be enlightened.

Sirach 2:12
For who hath continued in his commandment, and hath been forsaken? or who hath called upon him, and he despised him?

Sirach 2:13
For God is compassionate and merciful, and will forgive sins in the day of tribulation: and he is a protector to all that seek him in truth.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 2:10
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