Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation If you fear the Lord, you will accept his correction. He will bless those who get up early in the morning to pray. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Before a storm goeth lightning: and before shamefacedness goeth favour: and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee. Sirach 32:12In many things be as if thou wert ignorant, and hear in silence and withal seeking. Sirach 32:13 In the company of great men take not upon thee: and when the ancients are present, speak not much. Sirach 32:15 And at the time of rising be not slack: but be first to run home to thy house, and there withdraw thyself, and there take thy pastime. Sirach 32:16 And do what thou hast a mind, but not in sin or proud speech. Context Sirach 32…13In the company of great men take not upon thee: and when the ancients are present, speak not much. 14Before a storm goeth lightning: and before shamefacedness goeth favour: and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee. 15And at the time of rising be not slack: but be first to run home to thy house, and there withdraw thyself, and there take thy pastime.… Cross References Sirach 32:12 In many things be as if thou wert ignorant, and hear in silence and withal seeking. Sirach 32:13 In the company of great men take not upon thee: and when the ancients are present, speak not much. Sirach 32:15 And at the time of rising be not slack: but be first to run home to thy house, and there withdraw thyself, and there take thy pastime. Sirach 32:16 And do what thou hast a mind, but not in sin or proud speech. |