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Sirach 21:13 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The knowledge of a wise man will be made to abound as a flood, and his counsel as a fountain of life. "

Sirach 21:13

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11 He who keeps the law becomes master of its intent. The fulfilment of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

12 He who is not clever will not be instructed. There is a cleverness which makes bitterness abound.

13 The knowledge of a wise man will be made to abound as a flood, and his counsel as a fountain of life.

14 The inward parts of a fool are like a broken vessel. He will hold no knowledge.

15 If a man of knowledge hears a wise word, he will commend it and add to it. The wanton man hears it, and it displeases him, so he throws it away behind his back.

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Sirach 21:1

"My son, have you sinned? Do it no more; and ask forgiveness for your past sins."

Sirach 21:2

"Flee from sin as from the face of a snake; for if you go near, it will bite you. Its teeth are like lion’s teeth, slaying people’s souls."

Sirach 21:3

"All iniquity is as a two-edged sword. Its stroke has no healing."

Sirach 21:4

"Terror and violence will waste away riches. So the house of an arrogant man will be laid waste."

Sirach 21:5

"Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of God, and his judgment comes speedily."

Sirach 21:6

"One who hates reproof is in the path of the sinner. He who fears the Lord will repent in his heart."

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