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Sirach 37:24 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" A wise man will be filled with blessing. All those who see him will call him happy. "
Sirach 37:24
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
22 There is one who is wise to his own soul; and the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth.
23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy.
24 A wise man will be filled with blessing. All those who see him will call him happy.
25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable.
26 The wise man will inherit confidence among his people. His name will live forever.
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Sirach 37:1
"Every friend will say, “I also am his friend”; but there is a friend which is only a friend in name."
Sirach 37:2
"Isn’t there a grief in it even to death when a companion and friend is turned into an enemy?"
Sirach 37:3
"O wicked imagination, why were you formed to cover the dry land with deceit?"
Sirach 37:4
"There is a companion who rejoices in the gladness of a friend, but in time of affliction will be against him."
Sirach 37:5
"There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labors with his friend, yet in the face of battle will carry his buckler."
Sirach 37:6
"Don’t forget a friend in your soul. Don’t be unmindful of him in your riches."
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