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Sirach 6:37 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Let your mind dwell on the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually on his commandments. He will establish your heart and your desire for wisdom will be given to you. "
Sirach 6:37
Verse in Context
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35 Be willing to listen to every godly discourse. Don’t let the proverbs of understanding escape you.
36 If you see a man of understanding, get to him early. Let your foot wear out the steps of his doors.
37 Let your mind dwell on the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually on his commandments. He will establish your heart and your desire for wisdom will be given to you.
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Sirach 6:1
"Don’t become an enemy instead of a friend; for an evil name will inherit shame and reproach. So it is with the sinner who has a double tongue."
Sirach 6:2
"Don’t exalt yourself in the counsel of your soul, that your soul not be torn in pieces like a bull."
Sirach 6:3
"You will eat up your leaves, destroy your fruit, and leave yourself like a dry tree."
Sirach 6:4
"A wicked soul will destroy him who has it, and will make him a laughing stock to his enemies."
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"Sweet words will multiply a man’s friends. A gracious tongue will multiply courtesies."
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