Sirach 17:9 Douay-Rheims

Moreover he gave them instructions, and the law of life for an inheritance.

George Leo Haydock

1774–1849 Catholic

Life. The observance of which will insure life both now and for ever, Romans x. 5. This was the peculiar privilege of Israel, (Calmet) though the natural law had the same effect, and God had left none without sufficient light. (Haydock) — The law was for a trial of obedience, Genesis ii. (Worthington)

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1849 · Ecclesiasticus 17:9

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