Sirach 48:2 - Catholic Public Domain Version He brought a famine upon them, and those who provoked him in their envy became few. For they could not bear the precepts of the Lord. Tuilleadh leaganachaCommon English Bible He brought a famine upon them, and he reduced their number by his zeal. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He brought a famine upon them, and they that provoked him in their envy, were reduced to a small number, for they could not endure the commandments of the Lord. Good News Translation (US Version) He brought a famine on the people, and many of them died because of his persistence. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers He brought a famine upon them, and by his zeal made them few in number. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition At Elijah's command, a famine hit Israel, and many of the people died. Good News Bible (Anglicised) He brought a famine on the people, and many of them died because of his persistence. |