Good News Translation
A skilled worker is admired for the things he makes, and a leader's wisdom is proved by his words.

New Revised Standard Version
A work is praised for the skill of the artisan; so a people’s leader is proved wise by his words.

Contemporary English Version
Craftsmen receive praise if their work shows skill, and the leaders of a nation will be honored for wise words.

New American Bible
Work by skilled hands will earn praise; but the people’s leader is proved wise by his words.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Be not pleased with the wrong done by the unjust, knowing that even to hell the wicked shall not please.

Be not pleased with the wrong done by the unjust, knowing that even to hell the wicked shall not please.

Sirach 9:15
A new friend is as new wine: it shall grow old, and thou shalt drink it with pleasure.

Sirach 9:16
Envy not the glory and riches of a sinner: for thou knowest not what his ruin shall be.

Sirach 9:18
Keep thee far from the man that hath power to kill, so thou shalt not suspect the fear of death.

Sirach 9:19
And if thou come to him, commit no fault, lest he take away thy life.