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Sirach 3:15 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" In the day of your affliction it will be remembered for you, as fair weather upon ice, so your sins will also melt away. "
Sirach 3:15
Verse in Context
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13 If he fails in understanding, have patience with him. Don’t dishonor him in your full strength.
14 For the kindness to your father will not be forgotten. Instead of sins it will be added to build you up.
15 In the day of your affliction it will be remembered for you, as fair weather upon ice, so your sins will also melt away.
16 He who forsakes his father is as a blasphemer. He who provokes his mother is cursed by the Lord.
17 My son, go on with your business in humility; so you will be loved by an acceptable man.
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Sirach 3:1
"Hear me, your father, O my children, and do what you hear, that you all may be safe."
Sirach 3:2
"For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons."
Sirach 3:3
"He who honors his father will make atonement for sins."
Sirach 3:4
"He who gives glory to his mother is as one who lays up treasure."
Sirach 3:5
"Whoever honors his father will have joy in his own children. He will be heard in the day of his prayer."
Sirach 3:6
"He who gives glory to his father will have length of days. He who listens to the Lord will bring rest to his mother,"
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