Good News Translation
Yes, kind words are more effective than the best of gifts, and if you are really concerned, you will give both.

New Revised Standard Version
Indeed, does not a word surpass a good gift? Both are to be found in a gracious person.

Contemporary English Version
even a generous gift. But a truly gracious person will be ready with both.

New American Bible
Indeed does not a word count more than a good gift? But both are offered by a kind person.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a justified man.

Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a justified man.

Sirach 18:15
My son, in thy good deeds, make no complaint, and when thou givest any thing, add not grief by an evil word.

Sirach 18:16
Shall not the dew assuage the heat? so also the good word is better than the gift.

Sirach 18:18
A fool will upbraid bitterly: and a gift of one ill taught consumeth the eyes.

Sirach 18:19
Before judgment prepare thee justice, and learn before thou speak.