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Sirach 15:11 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Don’t say, “It is through the Lord that I fell away;” for you shall not do the things that he hates. "
Sirach 15:11
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
9 Praise is not attractive in the mouth of a sinner; for it was not sent to him from the Lord.
10 For praise will be spoken in wisdom; The Lord will prosper it.
11 Don’t say, “It is through the Lord that I fell away;” for you shall not do the things that he hates.
12 Don’t say, “It is he that caused me to err;” for he has no need of a sinful man.
13 The Lord hates every abomination; and those who fear him don’t love them.
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Sirach 15:1
"He who fears the Lord will do this. He who has possession of the law will obtain her."
Sirach 15:2
"She will meet him like a mother, and receive him like a wife married in her virginity."
Sirach 15:3
"She will feed him with bread of understanding and give him water of wisdom to drink."
Sirach 15:4
"He will be stayed upon her, and will not be moved. He will rely upon her, and will not be confounded."
Sirach 15:5
"She will exalt him above his neighbors. She will open his mouth in the midst of the congregation."
Sirach 15:6
"He will inherit joy, a crown of gladness, and an everlasting name."
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