Sirach 48:8 - Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ He anointed kings unto repentance, and he chose the prophets who would follow after him.

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Common English Bible

⁸ You anointed kings to bring retribution and prophets to succeed you.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁸ Who anointedst kings to penance, and madest prophets successors after thee.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁸ You anointed a king to be the instrument of that punishment, and a prophet to take your place.

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

⁸ You anointed kings for retribution, and prophets to succeed after you.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

⁸ So Elijah appointed kings to punish these enemies, and he appointed prophets to carry on his own work.

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