Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation She'll spread her legs anywhere for any man who wants her, just as a thirsty traveler will drink whatever water is available. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The fornication of a woman shall be known by the haughtiness of her eyes and by her eyelids. Sirach 26:10As a yoke of oxen that is moved to and fro, so also is a wicked woman: he that hath hold of her, is as he that taketh hold of a scorpion. Sirach 26:11 A drunken woman is a great wrath: and her reproach and shame shall not be hid. Sirach 26:13 On a daughter that turneth not away herself, set a strict watch: lest finding an opportunity she abuse herself. Sirach 26:14 Take heed of the impudence of her eyes, and wonder not if she slight thee. Context Sirach 26…11A drunken woman is a great wrath: and her reproach and shame shall not be hid. 12The fornication of a woman shall be known by the haughtiness of her eyes and by her eyelids. 13On a daughter that turneth not away herself, set a strict watch: lest finding an opportunity she abuse herself.… Cross References Sirach 26:10 As a yoke of oxen that is moved to and fro, so also is a wicked woman: he that hath hold of her, is as he that taketh hold of a scorpion. Sirach 26:11 A drunken woman is a great wrath: and her reproach and shame shall not be hid. Sirach 26:13 On a daughter that turneth not away herself, set a strict watch: lest finding an opportunity she abuse herself. Sirach 26:14 Take heed of the impudence of her eyes, and wonder not if she slight thee. |