Sirach 47:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹⁷ For thy songs and proverbs and parables, And for thine interpretations, the countries marvelled at thee.

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Common English Bible

¹⁷ Countries marveled at you on account of your songs, parables, proverbs, and teachings.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ And you explained mysteries by means of parables. Your name became known to far off islands, and you were beloved for your peace.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ And thou didst multiply riddles in parables: thy name went abroad to the islands far off, and thou wast beloved in thy peace.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁷ Nations around the world held you in admiration for your songs, proverbs, parables, and witty sayings.

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

¹⁷ For your songs, proverbs, parables, and interpretations, the countries marveled at you.

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