Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation An arrogant person's character shows through when he is in a drunken argument, in the same way that iron is tested when it is heated red-hot and then dipped in water. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Hear me, my son, and despise me not: and in the end thou shalt find my words. Sirach 31:24Sound and wholesome sleep with a moderate man: he shall sleep till morning, and his soul shall be delighted with him. Sirach 31:25 And if thou hast been forced to eat much, arise, go out, and vomit: and it shall refresh thee, and thou shalt not bring sickness upon thy body. Sirach 31:27 In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee. Sirach 31:28 The lips of many shall bless him that is liberal of his bread, and the testimony of his truth is faithful. Context Sirach 31…25And if thou hast been forced to eat much, arise, go out, and vomit: and it shall refresh thee, and thou shalt not bring sickness upon thy body. 26Hear me, my son, and despise me not: and in the end thou shalt find my words. 27In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee.… Cross References Sirach 31:24 Sound and wholesome sleep with a moderate man: he shall sleep till morning, and his soul shall be delighted with him. Sirach 31:25 And if thou hast been forced to eat much, arise, go out, and vomit: and it shall refresh thee, and thou shalt not bring sickness upon thy body. Sirach 31:27 In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee. Sirach 31:28 The lips of many shall bless him that is liberal of his bread, and the testimony of his truth is faithful. |