1 Honor a physician according to your need with the honors due to him, for truly the Lord has created him. (WEB) 2 For healing comes from the Most High, and he shall receive a gift from the king. (WEB) 3 The skill of the physician will lift up his head. He will be admired in the sight of great men. (WEB)
Sirach 38:1–3
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Sirach 38:11–13
11 Give a sweet savor and a memorial of fine flour, and pour oil on your offering, according to your means. (WEB) 12 Then give place to the physician, for truly the Lord has created him. Don’t let him leave you, for you need him. (WEB) 13 There is a time when recovery is in their h… (WEB)
Sirach 10:4–6
4 The government of the earth is in the Lord’s hand. In due time, he will raise up over it the right person at the right time. (WEB) 5 A man’s prosperity is in the Lord’s hand. He will lay his honor upon the person of the scribe. (WEB) 6 Don’t be angry with your neighbor for eve… (WEB)
Proverbs 22:28–29
28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed. 29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 18:15–17
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. 16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. 17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Sirach 6:15–17
15 There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend. His excellency is beyond price. (WEB) 16 A faithful friend is a life-saving medicine. Those who fear the Lord will find him. (WEB) 17 He who fears the Lord directs his friendship properly; for as he is, so is… (WEB)
Sirach 38:6–8
6 He gave men skill that he might be glorified in his marvelous works. (WEB) 7 With them he heals and takes away pain. (WEB) 8 With these, the pharmacist makes a mixture. God’s works won’t be brought to an end. From him, peace is upon the face of the earth. (WEB)
Sirach 10:9–11
9 Why are dirt and ashes proud? Because in life, my body decays. (WEB) 10 A long disease mocks the physician. The king of today will die tomorrow. (WEB) 11 For when a man is dead, he will inherit maggots, vermin, and worms. (WEB)
Sirach 20:26–28
26 The destination of a liar is dishonor. His shame is with him continually. (WEB) 27 He who is wise in words will advance himself. And one who is prudent will please great men. (WEB) 28 He who tills his land will raise his harvest high. He who pleases great men will get pardon for… (WEB)
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