Sirach 15:17 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

¹⁷ Before man is life and death; and whether him liketh shall be given him.

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Common English Bible

¹⁷ Life and death are in front of human beings; and they will be granted whichever they please,

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ He has set water and fire before you. Extend your hand to whichever one you would choose.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ He hath set water and fire before thee: stretch forth thy hand to which thou wilt.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁷ You have a choice between life and death; you will get whichever you choose.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

¹⁷ Before man is life and death. Whichever he likes, it will be given to him.

Sirach 15:17 Cross References