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Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 16

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 16:11

In 4 translations

KJV
And if there be one stiffnecked among the people, it is marvel if he escape unpunished: for mercy and wrath are with him; he is mighty to forgive, and to pour out displeasure.
WEB
Even if there is one stiff-necked person, it is a marvel if he will be unpunished; for mercy and wrath are both with him who is mighty to forgive, and he pours out wrath.
DRC16:12
For mercy and wrath are with him. He is mighty to forgive, and to pour out indignation:
LXXE
And if there be one stiffnecked among the people, it is marvel if he escape unpunished: for mercy and wrath are with him; he is mighty to forgive and to pour out displeasure.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Κᾂν ᾖ εἷς σκληροτράχηλος, θαυμαστὸν, τοῦτο εἰ ἀθωωθήσεται, ἔλεος γὰρ καὶ ὀργὴ παρʼ αὐτοῦ· δυνάστης ἐξιλασμῶν· καὶ ἐκχέων ὀργήν.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 16:12 in some Bibles
  • 16:11 in most Bibles

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