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 16:12 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)12 As great as his mercy, so great is also his reproof; he judges a man according to his deeds. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible12 His scrutiny is as severe as his mercy is abundant; he will judge people according to their deeds. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version12 For mercy and wrath are with him. He is powerful in forgiveness, and he pours forth wrath. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version12 For mercy and wrath are with him. He is mighty to forgive, and to pour out indignation: See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)12 His punishment is as severe as his mercy is great. He judges people by what they have done. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers12 As his mercy is great, so is his correction also. He judges a man according to his works. See the chapter |