Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Lazy people are no better than dung; they are repulsive, and no one wants to get near them. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The sluggard is pelted with a dirty stone, and all men will speak of his disgrace. Sirach 21:30While the ungodly curseth the devil, he curseth his own soul. Sirach 21:31 The talebearer shall defile his own soul, and shall be hated by all: and he that shall abide with him shall be hateful: the silent and wise man shall be honoured. Sirach 22:2 The sluggard is pelted with the dung of oxen: and every one that toucheth him will shake his hands. Sirach 22:3 A son ill taught is the confusion of the father: and a foolish daughter shall be to his loss. Context Sirach 22… 1The sluggard is pelted with a dirty stone, and all men will speak of his disgrace. 2The sluggard is pelted with the dung of oxen: and every one that toucheth him will shake his hands.… Cross References Sirach 21:30 While the ungodly curseth the devil, he curseth his own soul. Sirach 21:31 The talebearer shall defile his own soul, and shall be hated by all: and he that shall abide with him shall be hateful: the silent and wise man shall be honoured. Sirach 22:2 The sluggard is pelted with the dung of oxen: and every one that toucheth him will shake his hands. Sirach 22:3 A son ill taught is the confusion of the father: and a foolish daughter shall be to his loss. |