Sirach 32:17
Good News Translation
Sinners have no use for correction, and will interpret the Law to suit themselves.

New Revised Standard Version
The sinner will shun reproof, and will find a decision according to his liking.

Contemporary English Version
But sinners refuse to be corrected, and they twist the Law so they can do whatever they please.

New American Bible
The lawless turn aside warnings and distort the law to suit their purpose.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And for all these things bless the Lord, that made thee, and that replenisheth thee with all his good things.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And for all these things bless the Lord, that made thee, and that replenisheth thee with all his good things.

Sirach 32:15
And at the time of rising be not slack: but be first to run home to thy house, and there withdraw thyself, and there take thy pastime.

Sirach 32:16
And do what thou hast a mind, but not in sin or proud speech.

Sirach 32:18
He that feareth the Lord, will receive his discipline: and they that will seek him early, shall find a blessing.

Sirach 32:19
He that seeketh the law, shall be filled with it: and he that dealeth deceitfully, shall meet with a stumblingblock therein.

Context
Sirach 32
16And do what thou hast a mind, but not in sin or proud speech. 17And for all these things bless the Lord, that made thee, and that replenisheth thee with all his good things. 18He that feareth the Lord, will receive his discipline: and they that will seek him early, shall find a blessing.…
Cross References
Sirach 32:15
And at the time of rising be not slack: but be first to run home to thy house, and there withdraw thyself, and there take thy pastime.

Sirach 32:16
And do what thou hast a mind, but not in sin or proud speech.

Sirach 32:18
He that feareth the Lord, will receive his discipline: and they that will seek him early, shall find a blessing.

Sirach 32:19
He that seeketh the law, shall be filled with it: and he that dealeth deceitfully, shall meet with a stumblingblock therein.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 32:16
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