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Sirach 32:16 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a light. "
Sirach 32:16
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
14 He who fears the Lord will receive discipline. Those who seek him early will find favor.
15 He who seeks the law shall be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble at it.
16 Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a light.
17 A sinful man shuns reproof, and will find a judgment according to his will.
18 A sensible person won’t neglect a thought. An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear, even after he has done a thing by himself without counsel.
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Sirach 32:1
"Have they made you ruler of a feast? Don’t be lifted up. Be among them as one of them. Take care of them first, and then sit down."
Sirach 32:2
"And when you have done all your duties, take your place, that you may be gladdened on their account, and receive a wreath for your good service."
Sirach 32:3
"Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; and don’t interrupt the music."
Sirach 32:4
"Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music. Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time."
Sirach 32:5
"As a ruby signet in a setting of gold, so is a music concert at a wine banquet."
Sirach 32:6
"As an emerald signet in a work of gold, so is musical melody with pleasant wine."
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