Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind: Sirach 22:19A 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. |