Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Son, when thou comest to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare thy soul for temptation. Sirach 1:39And God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation. Sirach 1:40 Because thou camest to the Lord wickedly, and thy heart is full of guile and deceit. 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. Context Sirach 2… 1Son, when thou comest to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare thy soul for temptation. 2Humble thy heart, and endure: incline thy ear, and receive the words of understanding: and make not haste in the time of clouds.… Cross References Sirach 1:39 And God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the midst of the congregation. Sirach 1:40 Because thou camest to the Lord wickedly, and thy heart is full of guile and deceit. 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. |
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