Sirach 48:2 - Catholic Public Domain Version

² 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.

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Common English Bible

² He brought a famine upon them, and he reduced their number by his zeal.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² 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)

² 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

² He brought a famine upon them, and by his zeal made them few in number.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

² At Elijah's command, a famine hit Israel, and many of the people died.

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