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Sirach 39:2 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" He will keep the sayings of the men of renown and will enter in amidst the subtleties of parables. "

Sirach 39:2

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1 Not so he who has applied his soul and meditates in the law of the Most High. He will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients and will be occupied with prophecies.

2 He will keep the sayings of the men of renown and will enter in amidst the subtleties of parables.

3 He will seek out the hidden meaning of proverbs and be conversant in the dark sayings of parables.

4 He will serve among great men and appear before him who rules. He will travel through the land of foreign nations, for he has learned what is good and evil among men.

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Sirach 39:1

"Not so he who has applied his soul and meditates in the law of the Most High. He will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients and will be occupied with prophecies."

Sirach 39:3

"He will seek out the hidden meaning of proverbs and be conversant in the dark sayings of parables."

Sirach 39:4

"He will serve among great men and appear before him who rules. He will travel through the land of foreign nations, for he has learned what is good and evil among men."

Sirach 39:5

"He will apply his heart to return early to the Lord who made him, and will make supplication before the Most High, and will open his mouth in prayer, and will ask for pardon for his sins."

Sirach 39:6

"If the great Lord wills, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding; he will pour forth the words of his wisdom and in prayer give thanks to the Lord."

Sirach 39:7

"He will direct his counsel and knowledge, and he will meditate in his secrets."

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