This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Sirach 17:28 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition28 Thanksgiving perisheth from the dead, as from one that is not: the living and sound in heart shall praise the Lord. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible28 From the dead thanksgiving has perished, since they are no longer alive; those who are alive and healthy will praise the Lord. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version28 How great is the mercy of the Lord, and his forgiveness, for those who convert to him! See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version28 How great is the mercy of the Lord, and his forgiveness to them that turn to him I See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)28 A person who is alive and well can sing the Lord's praises, but the dead, who no longer exist, have no way to give him thanks. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers28 Thanksgiving perishes from the dead, as from one who doesn’t exist. He who is in life and health will praise the Lord. See the chapter |