Good News Translation
Many people have been misled by their own opinions; their wrong ideas have warped their judgment.

New Revised Standard Version
Without eyes there is no light; without knowledge there is no wisdom.

Contemporary English Version
Proud thoughts have led many to turn from following God, and evil ideas have ruined the way they think.

New American Bible
Without the pupil of the eye, light is missing; without knowledge, wisdom is missing.

Douay-Rheims Bible
In unnecessary matters be not over curious, and in many of his works thou shalt not be inquisitive.

In unnecessary matters be not over curious, and in many of his works thou shalt not be inquisitive.

Sirach 3:22
Seek not the things that are too high for thee, and search not into things above thy ability: but the things that God hath commanded thee, think on them always, and in many of his works be not curious.

Sirach 3:23
For it is not necessary for thee to see with thy eyes those things that are hid.

Sirach 3:25
For many things are shewn to thee above the understanding of men.

Sirach 3:26
And the suspicion of them hath deceived many, and hath detained their minds in vanity.