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 49:3 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 18953 He set his heart right toward the Lord; In the days of wicked men he made godliness to prevail. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible3 He directed his heart toward the Lord; at a time of lawlessness, he made devotion to God stronger. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version3 He was divinely directed for the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of impiety. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version3 He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)3 He was completely loyal to the Lord and strengthened true religion in those wicked times. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers3 He set his heart right toward the Lord. In lawless days, he made godliness prevail. See the chapter |