Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Always be ready to listen, but take your time in answering. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so is every sinner proved by a double tongue. Sirach 5:9For his wrath shall come on a sudden, and in the time of vengeance he will destroy thee. Sirach 5:10 Be not anxious for goods unjustly gotten: for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity and revenge. Sirach 5:12 Be steadfast in the way of the Lord, and in the truth of thy judgment, and in knowledge, and let the word of peace and justice keep with thee. Sirach 5:13 Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom. Context Sirach 5…10Be not anxious for goods unjustly gotten: for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity and revenge. 11Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so is every sinner proved by a double tongue. 12Be steadfast in the way of the Lord, and in the truth of thy judgment, and in knowledge, and let the word of peace and justice keep with thee.… Cross References Sirach 5:9 For his wrath shall come on a sudden, and in the time of vengeance he will destroy thee. Sirach 5:10 Be not anxious for goods unjustly gotten: for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity and revenge. Sirach 5:12 Be steadfast in the way of the Lord, and in the truth of thy judgment, and in knowledge, and let the word of peace and justice keep with thee. Sirach 5:13 Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom. |
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