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 4:16 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition16 If a man commit himself unto her, he shall inherit her; and his generation shall hold her in possession. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible16 If they persevere in faith, they will inherit her, and their descendants will possess her. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version16 He who listens to her shall judge the nations. And he who gazes upon her will remain secure. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version16 He that hearkeneth to her, shall judge nations: and he that looketh upon her, shall remain secure. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)16 Put your trust in Wisdom, and you will possess her and pass her on to your descendants. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers16 If he trusts her, he will inherit her, and his generations will possess her. See the chapter |