Ben Sira 2:4-5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 Accept whatever happens to you;
in periods of humiliation be patient.
5 For in fire gold is tested,
and the chosen, in the crucible of humiliation.(A)
Sirach 2:4-5
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
4 Accept whatever is brought upon you,
and in changes that humble you be patient.
5 For gold is tested in the fire,
and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation.
Sirach 2:4-5
Good News Translation
4 Accept whatever happens to you. Even if you suffer humiliation, be patient. 5 (A)Gold is tested by fire, and human character is tested in the furnace of humiliation.
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