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

• [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]