Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Answer only if you know what to say, and if you don't know what to say, keep quiet. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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 5:10Be not anxious for goods unjustly gotten: for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity and revenge. Sirach 5:11 Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so is every sinner proved by a double tongue. Sirach 5:13 Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom. Sirach 5:14 If thou have understanding, answer thy neighbour: but if not, let thy hand be upon thy mouth, lest thou be surprised in an unskilful word, and be confounded. Context Sirach 5…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. 13Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom.… Cross References Sirach 5:10 Be not anxious for goods unjustly gotten: for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity and revenge. Sirach 5:11 Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so is every sinner proved by a double tongue. Sirach 5:13 Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom. Sirach 5:14 If thou have understanding, answer thy neighbour: but if not, let thy hand be upon thy mouth, lest thou be surprised in an unskilful word, and be confounded. |
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