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Sirach 18:14 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He has mercy on those who accept chastening, and that diligently seek after his judgments. "
Sirach 18:14
Verse in Context
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12 He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil. Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness.
13 The mercy of a man is on his neighbor; but the mercy of the Lord is on all flesh: reproving, chastening, teaching, and bringing back, as a shepherd does his flock.
14 He has mercy on those who accept chastening, and that diligently seek after his judgments.
15 My son, don’t add reproach to your good deeds, and no harsh words in any of your giving.
16 Doesn’t the dew relieve the scorching heat? So a word is better than a gift.
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Sirach 18:1
"He who lives forever created the whole universe."
Sirach 18:2
"The Lord alone is just."
Sirach 18:4
"He has given power to declare his works to no one. Who could trace out his mighty deeds?"
Sirach 18:5
"Who could measure the strength of his majesty? Who could also proclaim his mercies?"
Sirach 18:6
"As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them, neither is it possible to explore them."
Sirach 18:7
"When a man has finished, then he is just at the beginning. When he stops, then he will be perplexed."
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