Add parallel Print Page Options

13 The compassion of humans is for their neighbors,
    but the compassion of the Lord is for every living thing.
He rebukes and trains and teaches them
    and turns them back, as a shepherd his flock.(A)

Read full chapter
'Sirach 18:13' not found for the version: New International Version.

30 While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent,(A)

Read full chapter

30 In the past God overlooked(A) such ignorance,(B) but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.(C)

Read full chapter

The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you,[a] not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.(A)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 3.9 Other ancient authorities read on your account

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,(A) as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient(B) with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.(C)

Read full chapter