Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Accept whatever happens to you. Even if you suffer humiliation, be patient. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Take all that shall be brought upon thee: and in thy sorrow endure, and in thy humiliation keep patience. Sirach 2:2Humble thy heart, and endure: incline thy ear, and receive the words of understanding: and make not haste in the time of clouds. Sirach 2:3 Wait on God with patience: join thyself to God, and endure, that thy life may be increased in the latter end. Sirach 2:5 For gold and silver are tried in the fire, but acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. Sirach 2:6 Believe God, and he will recover thee: and direct thy way, and trust in him. Keep his fear, and grow old therein. Context Sirach 2…3Wait on God with patience: join thyself to God, and endure, that thy life may be increased in the latter end. 4Take all that shall be brought upon thee: and in thy sorrow endure, and in thy humiliation keep patience. 5For gold and silver are tried in the fire, but acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation.… Cross References Sirach 2:2 Humble thy heart, and endure: incline thy ear, and receive the words of understanding: and make not haste in the time of clouds. Sirach 2:3 Wait on God with patience: join thyself to God, and endure, that thy life may be increased in the latter end. Sirach 2:5 For gold and silver are tried in the fire, but acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. Sirach 2:6 Believe God, and he will recover thee: and direct thy way, and trust in him. Keep his fear, and grow old therein. |
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