Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation She will have nothing to do with conceited people; she never enters the mind of liars. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Lying men shall be mindful of her: but men that speak truth shall be found with her, and shall advance, even till they come to the sight of God. Sirach 15:6She shall heap upon him a treasure of joy and gladness, and shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name. Sirach 15:7 But foolish men shall not obtain her, and wise men shall meet her, foolish men shall not see her: for she is far from pride and deceit. Sirach 15:9 Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner: Sirach 15:10 For wisdom came forth from God: for praise shall be with the wisdom of God, and shall abound in a faithful mouth, and the sovereign Lord will give praise unto it. Context Sirach 15…7But foolish men shall not obtain her, and wise men shall meet her, foolish men shall not see her: for she is far from pride and deceit. 8Lying men shall be mindful of her: but men that speak truth shall be found with her, and shall advance, even till they come to the sight of God. 9Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner:… Cross References Sirach 15:6 She shall heap upon him a treasure of joy and gladness, and shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name. Sirach 15:7 But foolish men shall not obtain her, and wise men shall meet her, foolish men shall not see her: for she is far from pride and deceit. Sirach 15:9 Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner: Sirach 15:10 For wisdom came forth from God: for praise shall be with the wisdom of God, and shall abound in a faithful mouth, and the sovereign Lord will give praise unto it. |
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