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 Wisdom 16:17 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition17 For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quencheth all things: for the world fighteth for the righteous. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible17 The most unusual thing about this fire was that it showed that it was stronger than water, which normally quenches any fire. Yet the universe itself comes to the defense of those who do what is right. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 For there was something extraordinary in water, which extinguishes all things; it has prevailed more than fire; for the world is the defender of the just. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version17 And which was wonderful, in water, which extinguisheth all things, the fire had more force: for the world fighteth for the just. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)17 The most amazing thing was that the fire burned all the more fiercely in the water, which usually puts fire out. All the forces of nature fight to defend those who are righteous. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers17 For, what was most marvelous, in the water which quenches all things, the fire burned hotter; for the world fights for the righteous. See the chapter |