Good News Bible Anglicised

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 48:1-6 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

1. Then there arose the fiery prophet Elijah, whose words blazed like a torch.

2. He brought a famine on the people, and many of them died because of his persistence.

3. Speaking in the name of the Lord, he kept the rain from coming, and on three occasions he called down fire.

4. Elijah, your miracles were marvellous! No one else can boast of such deeds!

5. In the name of the Most High, you brought a dead man back to life.

6. You brought a famous king down to sickness and death.