Good News Translation
It is stupid to be unkind and insulting. No one's eyes are going to sparkle at a gift that you resent giving.

New Revised Standard Version
A fool is ungracious and abusive, and the gift of a grudging giver makes the eyes dim.

Contemporary English Version
So don't be a fool. People's eyes will sparkle, if your generosity is sincere and you speak with kindness.

New American Bible
The fool is ungracious and abusive, and a grudging gift makes the eyes smart.

Douay-Rheims Bible
A fool will upbraid bitterly: and a gift of one ill taught consumeth the eyes.

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

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

Sirach 18:17
Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a justified man.

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

Sirach 18:20
Before sickness take a medicine, and before judgment examine thyself, and thou shalt find mercy in the sight of God.