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Sirach 5

15 verses · King James Version

  1. 1Set thy heart upon thy goods; and say not, I have enough for my life.Compare translations of Sirach 5:1
  2. 2Follow not thine own mind and thy strength, to walk in the ways of thy heart:Compare translations of Sirach 5:2
  3. 3And say not, Who shall controul me for my works? for the Lord will surely revenge thy pride.Compare translations of Sirach 5:3
  4. 4Say not, I have sinned, and what harm hath happened unto me? for the Lord is longsuffering, he will in no wise let thee go.Compare translations of Sirach 5:4
  5. 5Concerning propitiation, be not without fear to add sin unto sin:Compare translations of Sirach 5:5
  6. 6And say not His mercy is great; he will be pacified for the multitude of my sins: for mercy and wrath come from him, and his indignation resteth upon sinners.Compare translations of Sirach 5:6
  7. 7Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord, and put not off from day to day: for suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth, and in thy security thou shalt be destroyed, and perish in the day of vengeance.Compare translations of Sirach 5:7
  8. 8Set not thine heart upon goods unjustly gotten, for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity.Compare translations of Sirach 5:8
  9. 9Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so doth the sinner that hath a double tongue.Compare translations of Sirach 5:9
  10. 10Be stedfast in thy understanding; and let thy word be the same.Compare translations of Sirach 5:10
  11. 11Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer.Compare translations of Sirach 5:11
  12. 12If thou hast understanding, answer thy neighbour; if not, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.Compare translations of Sirach 5:12
  13. 13Honour and shame is in talk: and the tongue of man is his fall.Compare translations of Sirach 5:13
  14. 14Be not called a whisperer, and lie not in wait with thy tongue: for a foul shame is upon the thief, and an evil condemnation upon the double tongue.Compare translations of Sirach 5:14
  15. 15Be not ignorant of any thing in a great matter or a small.Compare translations of Sirach 5:15