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Sirach 6

37 verses · King James Version

  1. 1Instead of a friend become not an enemy; for thereby thou shalt inherit an ill name, shame, and reproach: even so shall a sinner that hath a double tongue.Compare translations of Sirach 6:1
  2. 2Extol not thyself in the counsel of thine own heart; that thy soul be not torn in pieces as a bull straying alone.Compare translations of Sirach 6:2
  3. 3Thou shalt eat up thy leaves, and lose thy fruit, and leave thyself as a dry tree.Compare translations of Sirach 6:3
  4. 4A wicked soul shall destroy him that hath it, and shall make him to be laughed to scorn of his enemies.Compare translations of Sirach 6:4
  5. 5Sweet language will multiply friends: and a fairspeaking tongue will increase kind greetings.Compare translations of Sirach 6:5
  6. 6Be in peace with many: nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand.Compare translations of Sirach 6:6
  7. 7If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first and be not hasty to credit him.Compare translations of Sirach 6:7
  8. 8For some man is a friend for his own occasion, and will not abide in the day of thy trouble.Compare translations of Sirach 6:8
  9. 9And there is a friend, who being turned to enmity, and strife will discover thy reproach.Compare translations of Sirach 6:9
  10. 10Again, some friend is a companion at the table, and will not continue in the day of thy affliction.Compare translations of Sirach 6:10
  11. 11But in thy prosperity he will be as thyself, and will be bold over thy servants.Compare translations of Sirach 6:11
  12. 12If thou be brought low, he will be against thee, and will hide himself from thy face.Compare translations of Sirach 6:12
  13. 13Separate thyself from thine enemies, and take heed of thy friends.Compare translations of Sirach 6:13
  14. 14A faithfull friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure.Compare translations of Sirach 6:14
  15. 15Nothing doth countervail a faithful friend, and his excellency is invaluable.Compare translations of Sirach 6:15
  16. 16A faithful friend is the medicine of life; and they that fear the Lord shall find him.Compare translations of Sirach 6:16
  17. 17Whoso feareth the Lord shall direct his friendship aright: for as he is, so shall his neighbour be also.Compare translations of Sirach 6:17
  18. 18My son, gather instruction from thy youth up: so shalt thou find wisdom till thine old age.Compare translations of Sirach 6:18
  19. 19Come unto her as one that ploweth and soweth, and wait for her good fruits: for thou shalt not toil much in labouring about her, but thou shalt eat of her fruits right soon.Compare translations of Sirach 6:19
  20. 20She is very unpleasant to the unlearned: he that is without understanding will not remain with her.Compare translations of Sirach 6:20
  21. 21She will lie upon him as a mighty stone of trial; and he will cast her from him ere it be long.Compare translations of Sirach 6:21
  22. 22For wisdom is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many.Compare translations of Sirach 6:22
  23. 23Give ear, my son, receive my advice, and refuse not my counsel,Compare translations of Sirach 6:23
  24. 24And put thy feet into her fetters, and thy neck into her chain.Compare translations of Sirach 6:24
  25. 25Bow down thy shoulder, and bear her, and be not grieved with her bonds.Compare translations of Sirach 6:25
  26. 26Come unto her with thy whole heart, and keep her ways with all thy power.Compare translations of Sirach 6:26
  27. 27Search, and seek, and she shall be made known unto thee: and when thou hast got hold of her, let her not go.Compare translations of Sirach 6:27
  28. 28For at the last thou shalt find her rest, and that shall be turned to thy joy.Compare translations of Sirach 6:28
  29. 29Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.Compare translations of Sirach 6:29
  30. 30For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are purple lace.Compare translations of Sirach 6:30
  31. 31Thou shalt put her on as a robe of honour, and shalt put her about thee as a crown of joy.Compare translations of Sirach 6:31
  32. 32My son, if thou wilt, thou shalt be taught: and if thou wilt apply thy mind, thou shalt be prudent.Compare translations of Sirach 6:32
  33. 33If thou love to hear, thou shalt receive understanding: and if thou bow thine ear, thou shalt be wise,Compare translations of Sirach 6:33
  34. 34Stand in the multitude of the elders; and cleave unto him that is wise.Compare translations of Sirach 6:34
  35. 35Be willing to hear every godly discourse; and let not the parables of understanding escape thee.Compare translations of Sirach 6:35
  36. 36And if thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door.Compare translations of Sirach 6:36
  37. 37Let thy mind be upon the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually in his commandments: he shall establish thine heart, and give thee wisdom at thine owns desire.Compare translations of Sirach 6:37