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Sirach 8

19 verses · King James Version

  1. 1Strive not with a mighty man’ lest thou fall into his hands.Compare translations of Sirach 8:1
  2. 2Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.Compare translations of Sirach 8:2
  3. 3Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.Compare translations of Sirach 8:3
  4. 4Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.Compare translations of Sirach 8:4
  5. 5Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.Compare translations of Sirach 8:5
  6. 6Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.Compare translations of Sirach 8:6
  7. 7Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.Compare translations of Sirach 8:7
  8. 8Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.Compare translations of Sirach 8:8
  9. 9Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.Compare translations of Sirach 8:9
  10. 10Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.Compare translations of Sirach 8:10
  11. 11Rise not up in anger at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy wordsCompare translations of Sirach 8:11
  12. 12Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.Compare translations of Sirach 8:12
  13. 13Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.Compare translations of Sirach 8:13
  14. 14Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him according to his honour.Compare translations of Sirach 8:14
  15. 15Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.Compare translations of Sirach 8:15
  16. 16Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.Compare translations of Sirach 8:16
  17. 17Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.Compare translations of Sirach 8:17
  18. 18Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.Compare translations of Sirach 8:18
  19. 19Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.Compare translations of Sirach 8:19