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 16:2 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)2 If they multiply, do not rejoice in them, unless the fear of the Lord is in them. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible2 If they have children, don’t rejoice over them unless they respect the Lord. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version2 You should not approve of their life, nor should you look with favor on their labors. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version2 Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)2 No matter how many children you have, don't look on them with pride unless they fear the Lord. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers2 If they multiply, don’t delight in them unless the fear of the Lord is in them. See the chapter |
Sirach 16:2
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