Sirach 39 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Sirach 39

1 will direct their counsel and knowledge

as they meditate on his mysteries.

8They will show the discipline of their training

and will glory in the law of the Lord’s covenant.

9 and sing a hymn of praise;

bless the Lord for all his works.

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on the day of reckoning they will pour out their strength

and calm the anger of their Maker.

29 Ps 148.8; Sir 40.9, 10 Fire and hail and famine and pestilence—

all these have been created for vengeance;

30 Deut 8.15; 32.24 the fangs of wild animals and scorpions and vipers

and the sword that punishes the ungodly with destruction.

31 Ps 147.15–18; 148.8 They take delight in doing his bidding,

always ready for his service on earth,

and when their time comes they never disobey his command.”

32So from the beginning I have been steadfast

and have thought it out and left it in writing:

33 v 16 ; Gen 1.31All the works of the Lord are good,

and he will supply every need in its time.

34 Eccl 7.10 No one can say, “This is not as good as that,”

for everything proves good in its appointed time.

35So now sing praise with all your heart and voice,

and bless the name of the Lord.