Sirach 34:11
Good News Translation
In my own travels I have seen many things and learned more than I can put into words.

New Revised Standard Version
but he that has traveled acquires much cleverness.

Contemporary English Version
but the more you travel, the smarter you will become.

New American Bible
whereas with travel one adds to resourcefulness.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He that hath not been tried, what manner of things doth he know? he that hath been surprised, shall abound with subtlety.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

He that hath not been tried, what manner of things doth he know? he that hath been surprised, shall abound with subtlety.

Sirach 34:9
What doth he know, that hath not been tried? A man that hath much experience, shall think of many things: and he that hath learned many things, shall shew forth understanding.

Sirach 34:10
He that hath no experience, knoweth little: and he that hath been experienced in many things, multiplieth prudence.

Sirach 34:12
I have seen many things by travelling, and many customs of things.

Sirach 34:13
Sometimes I have been in danger of death for these things, and I have been delivered by the grace of God.

Context
Sirach 34
10He that hath no experience, knoweth little: and he that hath been experienced in many things, multiplieth prudence. 11He that hath not been tried, what manner of things doth he know? he that hath been surprised, shall abound with subtlety. 12I have seen many things by travelling, and many customs of things.…
Cross References
Sirach 34:9
What doth he know, that hath not been tried? A man that hath much experience, shall think of many things: and he that hath learned many things, shall shew forth understanding.

Sirach 34:10
He that hath no experience, knoweth little: and he that hath been experienced in many things, multiplieth prudence.

Sirach 34:12
I have seen many things by travelling, and many customs of things.

Sirach 34:13
Sometimes I have been in danger of death for these things, and I have been delivered by the grace of God.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 34:10
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