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Sirach 5:17

Sirach · Old Testament · Chapter 5

“For confusion and repentance is upon a thief, and an evil mark of disgrace upon the double tongued, but to the whisperer hatred, and enmity, and reproach.”Sirach 5:17

What Does Sirach 5:17 Mean?

Sirach 5:17 is found in the book of Sirach, chapter 5, verse 17 of the Old Testament. Understanding this verse requires seeing it within its broader biblical context: the network of cross-references, themes, and narrative threads that connect it to the rest of Scripture.

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