Sirach 46:19
Good News Translation
When Samuel was about to die, he gave assurances before the Lord and the anointed king that he had never taken anyone's property, not even so much as a pair of shoes, and no one contradicted him.

New Revised Standard Version
Before the time of his eternal sleep, Samuel bore witness before the Lord and his anointed: “No property, not so much as a pair of shoes, have I taken from anyone!” And no one accused him.

Contemporary English Version
Before Samuel died, he asked the Lord and the king to be his witnesses so that no one could accuse him of ever taking anything that wasn't rightfully his-- not even a pair of sandals.

New American Bible
When Samuel neared the end of life, he testified before the LORD and his anointed prince, “No bribe or secret gift have I taken from anyone!” and no one could accuse him.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And called upon the name of the Lord Almighty, in fighting against the enemies who beset him on every side, when he offered a lamb without blemish.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And called upon the name of the Lord Almighty, in fighting against the enemies who beset him on every side, when he offered a lamb without blemish.

Sirach 46:17
By the law of the Lord he judged the congregation, and the God of Jacob beheld, and by his fidelity he was proved a prophet.

Sirach 46:18
And he was known to be faithful in his words, because he saw the God of light:

Sirach 46:20
And the Lord thundered from heaven, and with a great noise made his voice to be heard.

Sirach 46:21
And he crushed the princes of the Tyrians, and all the lords of the Philistines:

Context
Sirach 46
18And he was known to be faithful in his words, because he saw the God of light: 19And called upon the name of the Lord Almighty, in fighting against the enemies who beset him on every side, when he offered a lamb without blemish. 20And the Lord thundered from heaven, and with a great noise made his voice to be heard.…
Cross References
Sirach 46:17
By the law of the Lord he judged the congregation, and the God of Jacob beheld, and by his fidelity he was proved a prophet.

Sirach 46:18
And he was known to be faithful in his words, because he saw the God of light:

Sirach 46:20
And the Lord thundered from heaven, and with a great noise made his voice to be heard.

Sirach 46:21
And he crushed the princes of the Tyrians, and all the lords of the Philistines:



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 46:18
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