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 2:1 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 18951 My son, if thou comest to serve the Lord, Prepare thy soul for temptation. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible1 My child, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for testing. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 Son, when you apply yourself to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare your soul for temptation. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version1 SON, when thou comest to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare thy soul for temptation. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)1 My child, if you are going to serve the Lord, be prepared for times when you will be put to the test. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers1 My son, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation. See the chapter |