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

¹⁷ He appointed a ruler for every nation, but Israel is the Lord's own portion.

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Common English Bible

¹⁷ God appointed a leader for each nation, and Israel is the Lord’s responsibility.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ The covenants are not hidden by their iniquity, and all their iniquities are in the sight of God.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ Their covenants were not hid by their iniquity, and all their iniquities are in the sight of God.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁷ He gave each nation its own ruler, but Israel is the Lord's own possession.

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

¹⁷ For every nation he appointed a ruler, but Israel is the Lord’s portion.

Sirach 17:17 Cross References