Sirach 22:21
Good News Translation
Even if you have a violent argument with a friend, and speak sharply, all is not lost. You can still make up with him. But any friend will leave you if you insult him, if you are arrogant, if you reveal his secrets, or if you turn on him unexpectedly.

New Revised Standard Version
Even if you draw your sword against a friend, do not despair, for there is a way back.

Contemporary English Version
Threaten a friend with a sword, and you can still hope the friendship will heal.

New American Bible
Should you draw a sword against a friend, do not despair, for it can be undone.

Douay-Rheims Bible
As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind:

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As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind:

Sirach 22:19
A frame of wood bound together in the foundation of a building, shall not be loosed: so neither shall the heart that is established by advised counsel.

Sirach 22:20
The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear.

Sirach 22:22
So also a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool shall not resist against the violence of fear.

Sirach 22:23
As a fearful heart in the thought of a fool at all times will not fear, so neither shall he that continueth always in the commandments of God.

Context
Sirach 22
20The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear. 21As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind: 22So also a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool shall not resist against the violence of fear.…
Cross References
Sirach 22:19
A frame of wood bound together in the foundation of a building, shall not be loosed: so neither shall the heart that is established by advised counsel.

Sirach 22:20
The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear.

Sirach 22:22
So also a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool shall not resist against the violence of fear.

Sirach 22:23
As a fearful heart in the thought of a fool at all times will not fear, so neither shall he that continueth always in the commandments of God.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 22:20
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