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Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 34

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 34:16

In 4 translations

KJV
For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.
WEB
The eyes of the Lord are on those who love him, a mighty protection and strong support, a cover from the hot blast, a shade from the noonday sun, a guard from stumbling, and a help from falling.
DRC34:19
The eyes of the Lord are upon them that fear him, he is their powerful protector, and strong stay, a defence from the heat, and a cover from the sun at noon,
LXXE34:19
A very little is sufficient for a man well nurtured, and he fetcheth not his wind short upon his bed.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br34:19
Ὡς ἱκανὸν ἀνθρώπῳ πεπαιδευμένῳ τὸ ὀλίγον, καὶ ἐπὶ τῆς κοίτης αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἀσθμαίνει.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 34:19 in some Bibles
  • 34:16 in most Bibles

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