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Sirach 21

28 verses · King James Version

  1. 1My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more, but ask pardon for thy former sins.Compare translations of Sirach 21:1
  2. 2Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.Compare translations of Sirach 21:2
  3. 3All iniquity is as a two edged sword, the wounds whereof cannot be healed.Compare translations of Sirach 21:3
  4. 4To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.Compare translations of Sirach 21:4
  5. 5A prayer out of a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.Compare translations of Sirach 21:5
  6. 6He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.Compare translations of Sirach 21:6
  7. 7An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.Compare translations of Sirach 21:7
  8. 8He that buildeth his house with other men’s money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.Compare translations of Sirach 21:8
  9. 9The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.Compare translations of Sirach 21:9
  10. 10The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.Compare translations of Sirach 21:10
  11. 11He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.Compare translations of Sirach 21:11
  12. 12He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.Compare translations of Sirach 21:12
  13. 13The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.Compare translations of Sirach 21:13
  14. 14The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.Compare translations of Sirach 21:14
  15. 15If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.Compare translations of Sirach 21:15
  16. 16The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.Compare translations of Sirach 21:16
  17. 17They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.Compare translations of Sirach 21:17
  18. 18As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.Compare translations of Sirach 21:18
  19. 19Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.Compare translations of Sirach 21:19
  20. 20A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.Compare translations of Sirach 21:20
  21. 21Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.Compare translations of Sirach 21:21
  22. 22A foolish man’s foot is soon in his neighbour’s house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.Compare translations of Sirach 21:22
  23. 23A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.Compare translations of Sirach 21:23
  24. 24It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.Compare translations of Sirach 21:24
  25. 25The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.Compare translations of Sirach 21:25
  26. 26The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.Compare translations of Sirach 21:26
  27. 27When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.Compare translations of Sirach 21:27
  28. 28A whisperer defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.Compare translations of Sirach 21:28