Ben Sira 3:18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 Humble yourself the more, the greater you are,
and you will find mercy in the sight of God.[a](A)
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Other ancient texts read as v. 19:
Many are lofty and famous,
but to the humble he reveals his plan.
Sirach 3:18
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
18 The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself;
so you will find favour in the sight of the Lord.[a]
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- Sirach 3:18 Other ancient authorities add as verse 19, Many are lofty and renowned, but to the humble he reveals his secrets.
Sirach 3:18
Good News Translation
18 (A)The greater you become, the more humble you should be; then the Lord will be pleased with you.[a]
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- Sirach 3:18 Some Greek manuscripts add verse 19: Many are exalted and esteemed, but God's secrets are revealed to the humble; Hebrew: God's mercy is great, and he reveals his secrets to those who are humble.
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