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 18:12 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition12 He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible12 He saw and knew that their end was terrible; therefore, his willingness to be reconciled increased. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version12 The compassion of man is toward those closest to him. But the mercy of God is upon all flesh. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version12 The compassion of man is toward his neighbour: but the mercy of God is upon all flesh. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)12 He looks at us and knows that we are doomed to die; that is why he is so willing to forgive us. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers12 He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil. Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness. See the chapter |