Ben Sira 17:8

8 He put the fear of him into their hearts to show them the majesty of his works.

Ben Sira 17:8 In-Context

6 Discretion and tongue and eyes, ears and a mind for thinking he gave them.
7 He filled them with knowledge and understanding, and showed them good and evil.
8 He put the fear of him into their hearts to show them the majesty of his works.
10 And they will praise his holy name, 9 to proclaim the grandeur of his works.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Other ancient authorities read [He set his eye upon]
  • [b]. Other ancient authorities add [and he gave them to boast of his marvels forever]
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