Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation If you drink it in moderation and at the right time, it can lift your spirits and make you cheerful, New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The lips of many shall bless him that is liberal of his bread, and the testimony of his truth is faithful. Sirach 31:26Hear me, my son, and despise me not: and in the end thou shalt find my words. Sirach 31:27 In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee. Sirach 31:29 Against him that is niggardly of his bread, the city will murmur, and the testimony of his niggardliness is true. Sirach 31:30 Challenge not them that love wine: for wine hath destroyed very many. Context Sirach 31…27In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee. 28The lips of many shall bless him that is liberal of his bread, and the testimony of his truth is faithful. 29Against him that is niggardly of his bread, the city will murmur, and the testimony of his niggardliness is true.… Cross References Sirach 31:26 Hear me, my son, and despise me not: and in the end thou shalt find my words. Sirach 31:27 In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee. Sirach 31:29 Against him that is niggardly of his bread, the city will murmur, and the testimony of his niggardliness is true. Sirach 31:30 Challenge not them that love wine: for wine hath destroyed very many. |