Ecclesiasticus Chapter 2. Web ecclesiasticus / sirach ⌄. 1 i said in my heart, “come now, i will test you with pleasure;
ECCLESIASTICUS CHAPTER 18 (ORIGINAL 1611 KJV)
Web 11 the fear of the lord is honour, and glory, and gladness, and a crown of rejoicing. And behold, this too was vanity. Web chapter 2 the vanity and vexation of mirth, sensual pleasure, riches, and pomp. But behold, this also was vanity.[ a] 2 i said of laughter, “it is mad,” and. Web 1 my sonne, if thou come to serue the lorde, prepare thy soule for temptation. 2 set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble. 2 i said to myself, “come now, i will make a test of pleasure; Web i made gardens and parks for myself. But behold, this also was vanity. But behold, this also was vanity.
2 set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble. But behold, this also was vanity. But that also proved to be meaningless. Web bible ecclesiasticus / sirach ⌄ chapter 2 ⌄ 1 my child, if you aspire to serve the lord, prepare yourself for an ordeal. Web 1 my son, if thou come to serve the lord, prepare thy soul for temptation. 2 be sincere of heart, be steadfast, and do not be alarmed. 2 i said in my heart, “come now, i will test you with pleasure; 1 i thought to myself, 'very well, i will try pleasure and see what enjoyment has to offer.'. But behold, this also was vanity. 2 set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble. We shall have occasion to refer to this idea further on (see on ecclesiastes 3:22).
