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Sirach 16:14 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He will make room for every work of mercy. Each man will receive according to his works. "
Sirach 16:14
Verse in Context
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12 As his mercy is great, so is his correction also. He judges a man according to his works.
13 The sinner will not escape with plunder. The perseverance of the godly will not be frustrated.
14 He will make room for every work of mercy. Each man will receive according to his works.
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Sirach 16:1
"Don’t desire a multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly sons."
Sirach 16:2
"If they multiply, don’t delight in them unless the fear of the Lord is in them."
Sirach 16:3
"Don’t trust in their life. Don’t rely on their numbers; for one can be better than a thousand, and to die childless than to have ungodly children."
Sirach 16:4
"For from one who has understanding, a city will be populated, but a race of wicked men will be made desolate."
Sirach 16:5
"I have seen many such things with my eyes. My ear has heard mightier things than these."
Sirach 16:6
"In a congregation of sinners, a fire will be kindled. In a disobedient nation, wrath is kindled."
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