The Book of Jesus Sirach
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- Chapter 17 -
The creation and favour of God to man. An exhortation to turn to God.
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(a)17:11
Their eye saw, etc: Viz., when he gave the law on mount Sinai.(Challoner)
(b)17:22
Offend less: Minue offendicula. That is, remove sins and the occasions of sins.(Challoner)
(c)17:25
Go to the side, etc: Fly from the side of Satan and sin, and join with the holy ones, that follow God and godliness.(Challoner)
The creation and favour of God to man. An exhortation to turn to God.
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(a)17:5 Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities.
(b)17:9 Verse 9 is omitted by the best authorities.
(c)17:10 This line is added by the best authorities.
(d)17:16 Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.
(e)17:17 The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
(f)17:18 Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.
(g)17:21 Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.
(h)17:22 The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
(i)17:26 A line is here omitted by the best authorities.