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Sirach 27

30 verses · King James Version

  1. 1Many have sinned for a small matter; and he that seeketh for abundance will turn his eyes away.Compare translations of Sirach 27:1
  2. 2As a nail sticketh fast between the joinings of the stones; so doth sin stick close between buying and selling.Compare translations of Sirach 27:2
  3. 3Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of the Lord, his house shall soon be overthrown.Compare translations of Sirach 27:3
  4. 4As when one sifteth with a sieve, the refuse remaineth; so the filth of man in his talk.Compare translations of Sirach 27:4
  5. 5The furnace proveth the potter’s vessels; so the trial of man is in his reasoning.Compare translations of Sirach 27:5
  6. 6The fruit declareth if the tree have been dressed; so is the utterance of a conceit in the heart of man.Compare translations of Sirach 27:6
  7. 7Praise no man before thou hearest him speak; for this is the trial of men.Compare translations of Sirach 27:7
  8. 8If thou followest righteousness, thou shalt obtain her, and put her on, as a glorious long robe.Compare translations of Sirach 27:8
  9. 9The birds will resort unto their like; so will truth return unto them that practise in her.Compare translations of Sirach 27:9
  10. 10As the lion lieth in wait for the prey; so sin for them that work iniquity.Compare translations of Sirach 27:10
  11. 11The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.Compare translations of Sirach 27:11
  12. 12If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding.Compare translations of Sirach 27:12
  13. 13The discourse of fools is irksome, and their sport is the wantonness of sin.Compare translations of Sirach 27:13
  14. 14The talk of him that sweareth much maketh the hair stand upright; and their brawls make one stop his ears.Compare translations of Sirach 27:14
  15. 15The strife of the proud is bloodshedding, and their revilings are grievous to the ear.Compare translations of Sirach 27:15
  16. 16Whoso discovereth secrets loseth his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.Compare translations of Sirach 27:16
  17. 17Love thy friend, and be faithful unto him: but if thou betrayest his secrets, follow no more after him.Compare translations of Sirach 27:17
  18. 18For as a man hath destroyed his enemy; so hast thou lost the love of thy neighbor.Compare translations of Sirach 27:18
  19. 19As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and shalt not get him againCompare translations of Sirach 27:19
  20. 20Follow after him no more, for he is too far off; he is as a roe escaped out of the snare.Compare translations of Sirach 27:20
  21. 21As for a wound, it may be bound up; and after reviling there may be reconcilement: but he that betrayeth secrets is without hope.Compare translations of Sirach 27:21
  22. 22He that winketh with the eyes worketh evil: and he that knoweth him will depart from him.Compare translations of Sirach 27:22
  23. 23When thou art present, he will speak sweetly, and will admire thy words: but at the last he will writhe his mouth, and slander thy sayings.Compare translations of Sirach 27:23
  24. 24I have hated many things, but nothing like him; for the Lord will hate him.Compare translations of Sirach 27:24
  25. 25Whoso casteth a stone on high casteth it on his own head; and a deceitful stroke shall make wounds.Compare translations of Sirach 27:25
  26. 26Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that setteth a trap shall be taken therein.Compare translations of Sirach 27:26
  27. 27He that worketh mischief, it shall fall upon him, and he shall not know whence it cometh.Compare translations of Sirach 27:27
  28. 28Mockery and reproach are from the proud; but vengeance, as a lion, shall lie in wait for them.Compare translations of Sirach 27:28
  29. 29They that rejoice at the fall of the righteous shall be taken in the snare; and anguish shall consume them before they die.Compare translations of Sirach 27:29
  30. 30Malice and wrath, even these are abominations; and the sinful man shall have them both.Compare translations of Sirach 27:30