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Sirach 6:29 kjva — Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.”

— Sirach 6:29, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Sirach 6 — Context

26

Come unto her with thy whole heart, and keep her ways with all thy power.

27

Search, and seek, and she shall be made known unto thee: and when thou hast got hold of her, let her not go.

28

For at the last thou shalt find her rest, and that shall be turned to thy joy.

29

Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.

30

For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are purple lace.

31

Thou shalt put her on as a robe of honour, and shalt put her about thee as a crown of joy.

32

My son, if thou wilt, thou shalt be taught: and if thou wilt apply thy mind, thou shalt be prudent.

Sirach 6:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Sirach 6:29 say?
Sirach 6:29 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.”
Where is Sirach 6:29 in the Bible?
Sirach 6:29 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Sirach, chapter 6, verse 29.
Who wrote Sirach?
Sirach is traditionally attributed to Jesus ben Sira of Jerusalem (Greek translation by his grandson). Also known as Ecclesiasticus ("the church book"). The grandson's prologue dates the Greek translation to Egypt c. 132 BC. Significant Hebrew portions survive in the Cairo Geniza and at Masada. It was written c. 180 BC (Hebrew original); c. 132 BC (Greek translation).
What is the book of Sirach about?
Sirach is the longest wisdom book in the broader canon — fifty-one chapters of proverbs, hymns, and reflections on the fear of the Lord. Ben Sira touches every corner of life: speech and silence, business and friendship, family and discipline, table manners and grief. The book closes with the "Praise of the Fathers" (chs. 44–50), a hymnic survey of Israel's heroes from Enoch to the high priest Simon — a forerunner of Hebrews 11.
What are the major themes of Sirach?
Sirach explores themes including Fear of the Lord, Wisdom, Ethics, Friendship, Heroes of Faith. These themes shape the meaning and context of Sirach 6:29.
What translation should I read Sirach 6:29 in?
Sirach 6:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Sirach 6:29?
Sirach 6:29 reads (KJVA): “Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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