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Sirach 32

24 verses · King James Version

  1. 1If thou be made the master of a feast, lift not thyself up, but be among them as one of the rest; take diligent care for them, and so sit down.Compare translations of Sirach 32:1
  2. 2And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place, that thou mayest be merry with them, and receive a crown for thy well ordering of the feast.Compare translations of Sirach 32:2
  3. 3Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not musick.Compare translations of Sirach 32:3
  4. 4Pour not out words where there is a musician, and shew not forth wisdom out of time.Compare translations of Sirach 32:4
  5. 5A concert of musick in a banquet of wine is as a signet of carbuncle set in gold.Compare translations of Sirach 32:5
  6. 6As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of musick with pleasant wine.Compare translations of Sirach 32:6
  7. 7Speak, young man, if there be need of thee: and yet scarcely when thou art twice asked.Compare translations of Sirach 32:7
  8. 8Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.Compare translations of Sirach 32:8
  9. 9If thou be among great men, make not thyself equal with them; and when ancient men are in place, use not many words.Compare translations of Sirach 32:9
  10. 10Before the thunder goeth lightning; and before a shamefaced man shall go favour.Compare translations of Sirach 32:10
  11. 11Rise up betimes, and be not the last; but get thee home without delay.Compare translations of Sirach 32:11
  12. 12There take thy pastime, and do what thou wilt: but sin not by proud speech.Compare translations of Sirach 32:12
  13. 13And for these things bless him that made thee, and hath replenished thee with his good things.Compare translations of Sirach 32:13
  14. 14Whoso feareth the Lord will receive his discipline; and they that seek him early shall find favour.Compare translations of Sirach 32:14
  15. 15He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: but the hypocrite will be offended thereat.Compare translations of Sirach 32:15
  16. 16They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.Compare translations of Sirach 32:16
  17. 17A sinful man will not be reproved, but findeth an excuse according to his will.Compare translations of Sirach 32:17
  18. 18A man of counsel will be considerate; but a strange and proud man is not daunted with fear, even when of himself he hath done without counsel.Compare translations of Sirach 32:18
  19. 19Do nothing without advice; and when thou hast once done, repent not.Compare translations of Sirach 32:19
  20. 20Go not in a way wherein thou mayest fall, and stumble not among the stones.Compare translations of Sirach 32:20
  21. 21Be not confident in a plain way.Compare translations of Sirach 32:21
  22. 22And beware of thine own children.Compare translations of Sirach 32:22
  23. 23In every good work trust thy own soul; for this is the keeping of the commandments.Compare translations of Sirach 32:23
  24. 24He that believeth in the Lord taketh heed to the commandment; and he that trusteth in him shall fare never the worse.Compare translations of Sirach 32:24