Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version The idler is like the filth of dunghills; anyone that picks it up will shake it off his hand. Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The sluggard is pelted with the dung of oxen: and every one that toucheth him will shake his hands. Sirach 21:31The 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 22:1 The sluggard is pelted with a dirty stone, and all men will speak of his disgrace. Sirach 22:3 A son ill taught is the confusion of the father: and a foolish daughter shall be to his loss. Sirach 22:4 A wise daughter shall bring an inheritance to her husband: but she that confoundeth, becometh a disgrace to her father. 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. 3A son ill taught is the confusion of the father: and a foolish daughter shall be to his loss.… Cross References 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 22:1 The sluggard is pelted with a dirty stone, and all men will speak of his disgrace. Sirach 22:3 A son ill taught is the confusion of the father: and a foolish daughter shall be to his loss. Sirach 22:4 A wise daughter shall bring an inheritance to her husband: but she that confoundeth, becometh a disgrace to her father. |
    |