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Sirach 20

32 verses · King James Version

  1. 1There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.Compare translations of Sirach 20:1
  2. 2It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.Compare translations of Sirach 20:2
  3. 3How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so shalt thou escape wilful sin.Compare translations of Sirach 20:3
  4. 4As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; so is he that executeth judgment with violence.Compare translations of Sirach 20:4
  5. 5There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becometh hateful.Compare translations of Sirach 20:5
  6. 6Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.Compare translations of Sirach 20:6
  7. 7A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.Compare translations of Sirach 20:7
  8. 8He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.Compare translations of Sirach 20:8
  9. 9There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.Compare translations of Sirach 20:9
  10. 10There is a gift that shall not profit thee; and there is a gift whose recompence is double.Compare translations of Sirach 20:10
  11. 11There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate.Compare translations of Sirach 20:11
  12. 12There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it sevenfold.Compare translations of Sirach 20:12
  13. 13A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.Compare translations of Sirach 20:13
  14. 14The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many things for one.Compare translations of Sirach 20:14
  15. 15He giveth little, and upbraideth much; he openeth his mouth like a crier; to day he lendeth, and to morrow will he ask it again: such an one is to be hated of God and man.Compare translations of Sirach 20:15
  16. 16The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me.Compare translations of Sirach 20:16
  17. 17How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he knoweth not aright what it is to have; and it is all one unto him as if he had it not.Compare translations of Sirach 20:17
  18. 18To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.Compare translations of Sirach 20:18
  19. 19An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the unwise.Compare translations of Sirach 20:19
  20. 20A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool’s mouth; for he will not speak it in due season.Compare translations of Sirach 20:20
  21. 21There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.Compare translations of Sirach 20:21
  22. 22There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.Compare translations of Sirach 20:22
  23. 23There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.Compare translations of Sirach 20:23
  24. 24A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.Compare translations of Sirach 20:24
  25. 25A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage.Compare translations of Sirach 20:25
  26. 26The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.Compare translations of Sirach 20:26
  27. 27A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.Compare translations of Sirach 20:27
  28. 28He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.Compare translations of Sirach 20:28
  29. 29Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.Compare translations of Sirach 20:29
  30. 30Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?Compare translations of Sirach 20:30
  31. 31Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom.Compare translations of Sirach 20:31
  32. 32Necessary patience in seeking ing the Lord is better than he that leadeth his life without a guide.Compare translations of Sirach 20:32