Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Gold is a stumblingblock to them that sacrifice to it: woe to them that eagerly follow after it, and every fool shall perish by it. Sirach 31:5He that loveth gold, shall not be justified: and he that followeth after corruption, shall be filled with it. Sirach 31:6 Many have been brought to fall for gold, and the beauty thereof hath been their ruin. Sirach 31:8 Blessed is the rich man that is found without blemish: and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures. Sirach 31:9 Who is he, and we will praise him? for he hath done wonderful things in his life. Context Sirach 31…6Many have been brought to fall for gold, and the beauty thereof hath been their ruin. 7Gold is a stumblingblock to them that sacrifice to it: woe to them that eagerly follow after it, and every fool shall perish by it. 8Blessed is the rich man that is found without blemish: and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures.… Cross References Sirach 31:5 He that loveth gold, shall not be justified: and he that followeth after corruption, shall be filled with it. Sirach 31:6 Many have been brought to fall for gold, and the beauty thereof hath been their ruin. Sirach 31:8 Blessed is the rich man that is found without blemish: and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures. Sirach 31:9 Who is he, and we will praise him? for he hath done wonderful things in his life. |
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