Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation It is easier to carry a load of sand, salt, and iron than to put up with a stupid person. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Keep thyself from him, that thou mayst not have trouble, and thou shalt not be defiled with his sin. Sirach 22:13The mourning for the dead is seven days: but for a fool and an ungodly man all the days of their life. Sirach 22:14 Talk not much with a fool and go not with him that hath no sense. Sirach 22:16 Turn away from him, and thou shalt find rest, and shalt not be wearied out with his folly. Sirach 22:17 What is heavier than lead? and what other name hath he but fool? Context Sirach 22…14Talk not much with a fool and go not with him that hath no sense. 15Keep thyself from him, that thou mayst not have trouble, and thou shalt not be defiled with his sin. 16Turn away from him, and thou shalt find rest, and shalt not be wearied out with his folly.… Cross References Sirach 22:13 The mourning for the dead is seven days: but for a fool and an ungodly man all the days of their life. Sirach 22:14 Talk not much with a fool and go not with him that hath no sense. Sirach 22:16 Turn away from him, and thou shalt find rest, and shalt not be wearied out with his folly. Sirach 22:17 What is heavier than lead? and what other name hath he but fool? |
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