Sirach 14:17 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹⁷ All living beings become old like a garment, for the decree from of old is, “You must surely die!”

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Common English Bible

¹⁷ All flesh grows old like a garment; the ancient decree is, “You will certainly die!”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ Before your passing, accomplish justice. For in death, there is no food to be found.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ Before thy death work justice: for in hell there is no finding food.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁷ The human body wears out like a piece of clothing. The ancient law decrees that we must die.

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

¹⁷ All flesh grows old like a garment, for the covenant from the beginning is, “You must die!”

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