Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation There you can enjoy yourself as you wish, but don't commit the sin of bragging. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge In many things be as if thou wert ignorant, and hear in silence and withal seeking. Sirach 32:10Young man, scarcely speak in thy own cause. Sirach 32:11 If thou be asked twice, let thy answer be short. Sirach 32:13 In the company of great men take not upon thee: and when the ancients are present, speak not much. Sirach 32:14 Before a storm goeth lightning: and before shamefacedness goeth favour: and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee. Context Sirach 32…11If thou be asked twice, let thy answer be short. 12In many things be as if thou wert ignorant, and hear in silence and withal seeking. 13In the company of great men take not upon thee: and when the ancients are present, speak not much.… Cross References Sirach 32:10 Young man, scarcely speak in thy own cause. Sirach 32:11 If thou be asked twice, let thy answer be short. Sirach 32:13 In the company of great men take not upon thee: and when the ancients are present, speak not much. Sirach 32:14 Before a storm goeth lightning: and before shamefacedness goeth favour: and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee. |