Sirach 38:16 - Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ Son, shed tears over the dead, and begin to weep, as if you had suffered dreadfully. And according to judgment, cover his body, and you should not neglect his burial.

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Common English Bible

¹⁶ My child, let your tears flow for the dead; as one who is suffering terribly, give voice to your sorrow. Lay out their bodies in accordance with their wishes, and don’t neglect their burial.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁶ My son, shed tears over the dead, and begin to lament as if thou hadst suffered some great harm, and according to judgment cover his body, and neglect not his burial.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁶ My child, when someone dies, you should mourn. Weep and wail to show how deeply you feel the loss. Prepare the body in the proper way, and be present at the burial.

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

¹⁶ My son, let your tears fall over the dead, and as one who suffers grievously, begin lamentation. Wind up his body with due honor. Don’t neglect his burial.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

¹⁶ When someone dies, you should mourn and weep as though you were in pain. Prepare the body to be buried, and attend the funeral.

Sirach 38:16 Tagairtí Cros