Sirach 11:23
Good News Translation
Don't be concerned about what you need, or what success the future holds for you.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not say, “What do I need, and what further benefit can be mine?”

Contemporary English Version
So don't say, "I already have everything I need-- what more could the Lord do for me?

New American Bible
Do not say: “What do I need? What further benefits can be mine?”

Douay-Rheims Bible
For it is easy in the eyes of God on a sudden to make the poor man rich.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For it is easy in the eyes of God on a sudden to make the poor man rich.

Sirach 11:21
Be steadfast in thy covenant, and be conversant therein, and grow old in the work of thy commandments.

Sirach 11:22
Abide not in the works of sinners. But trust in God, and stay in thy place,

Sirach 11:24
The blessing of God maketh haste to reward the just, and in a swift hour his blessing beareth fruit.

Sirach 11:25
Say not: What need I, and what good shall I have by this?

Context
Sirach 11
22Abide not in the works of sinners. But trust in God, and stay in thy place, 23For it is easy in the eyes of God on a sudden to make the poor man rich. 24The blessing of God maketh haste to reward the just, and in a swift hour his blessing beareth fruit.…
Cross References
Sirach 11:21
Be steadfast in thy covenant, and be conversant therein, and grow old in the work of thy commandments.

Sirach 11:22
Abide not in the works of sinners. But trust in God, and stay in thy place,

Sirach 11:24
The blessing of God maketh haste to reward the just, and in a swift hour his blessing beareth fruit.

Sirach 11:25
Say not: What need I, and what good shall I have by this?



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Sirach 11:22
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