Cross References If thou hast opened a sad mouth, fear not, for there may be a reconciliation: except upbraiding, and reproach, and pride, and disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: for in all these cases a friend will flee away. Sirach 22:25 He that flingeth a stone at birds, shall drive them away: so he that upbraideth his friend, breaketh friendship. Sirach 22:26 Although thou hast drawn a sword at a friend, despair not: for there may be a returning. To a friend, Sirach 22:28 Keep fidelity with a friend in his poverty, that in his prosperity also thou mayst rejoice. Sirach 22:29 In the time of his trouble continue faithful to him, that thou mayst also be heir with him in his inheritance. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge If thou hast opened a sad mouth, fear not, for there may be a reconciliation: except upbraiding, and reproach, and pride, and disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: for in all these cases a friend will flee away. Sirach 22:25He that flingeth a stone at birds, shall drive them away: so he that upbraideth his friend, breaketh friendship. Sirach 22:26 Although thou hast drawn a sword at a friend, despair not: for there may be a returning. To a friend, Sirach 22:28 Keep fidelity with a friend in his poverty, that in his prosperity also thou mayst rejoice. Sirach 22:29 In the time of his trouble continue faithful to him, that thou mayst also be heir with him in his inheritance. Context Sirach 22…26Although thou hast drawn a sword at a friend, despair not: for there may be a returning. To a friend, 27If thou hast opened a sad mouth, fear not, for there may be a reconciliation: except upbraiding, and reproach, and pride, and disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: for in all these cases a friend will flee away. 28Keep fidelity with a friend in his poverty, that in his prosperity also thou mayst rejoice.… |
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