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
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
4 Accept whatever befalls you,
and in times of humiliation be patient.
5 For gold is tested in the fire,
and those found acceptable, in the furnace of humiliation.[a]
Footnotes
- Sirach 2:5 Other ancient authorities add in sickness and poverty put your trust in him
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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Ben Sira 2:17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 Those who fear the Lord prepare their hearts
and humble themselves before him.
Sirach 2:17
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
17 Those who fear the Lord prepare their hearts,
and humble themselves before him.
Sirach 2:17
Good News Translation
17 Those who fear the Lord are always ready to serve him. They humble themselves before him, and say,
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