Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Don't stick out your hand to get something if you're going to be tightfisted when the time comes to pay it back. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Be not ashamed to confess thy sins, but submit not thyself to every man for sin. Sirach 4:29For by the tongue wisdom is discerned: and understanding, and knowledge, and learning by the word of the wise, and steadfastness in the works of justice. Sirach 4:30 In nowise speak against the truth, but be ashamed of the lie of thy ignorance. Sirach 4:32 Resist not against the face of the mighty, and do not strive against the stream of the river. Sirach 4:33 Strive for justice for thy soul, and even unto death fight for justice, and God will overthrow thy enemies for thee. Context Sirach 4…30In nowise speak against the truth, but be ashamed of the lie of thy ignorance. 31Be not ashamed to confess thy sins, but submit not thyself to every man for sin. 32Resist not against the face of the mighty, and do not strive against the stream of the river.… Cross References Sirach 4:29 For by the tongue wisdom is discerned: and understanding, and knowledge, and learning by the word of the wise, and steadfastness in the works of justice. Sirach 4:30 In nowise speak against the truth, but be ashamed of the lie of thy ignorance. Sirach 4:32 Resist not against the face of the mighty, and do not strive against the stream of the river. Sirach 4:33 Strive for justice for thy soul, and even unto death fight for justice, and God will overthrow thy enemies for thee. |