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Sirach 16:6 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" In a congregation of sinners, a fire will be kindled. In a disobedient nation, wrath is kindled. "
Sirach 16:6
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4 For from one who has understanding, a city will be populated, but a race of wicked men will be made desolate.
5 I have seen many such things with my eyes. My ear has heard mightier things than these.
6 In a congregation of sinners, a fire will be kindled. In a disobedient nation, wrath is kindled.
7 He was not pacified toward the giants of old time, who revolted in their strength.
8 He didn’t spare Lot’s neighbors, whom he abhorred for their pride.
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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 16:7
"He was not pacified toward the giants of old time, who revolted in their strength."
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