Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Don't be controlled by your lust; keep your passions in check. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Go not after thy lusts, but turn away from thy own will. Sirach 18:28Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise to him that findeth her. Sirach 18:29 They that were of good understanding in words, have also done wisely themselves: and have understood truth and justice, and have poured forth proverbs and judgments. Sirach 18:31 If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies. Sirach 18:32 Take no pleasure in riotous assemblies, be they ever so small: for their concertation is continual. Context Sirach 18…29They that were of good understanding in words, have also done wisely themselves: and have understood truth and justice, and have poured forth proverbs and judgments. 30Go not after thy lusts, but turn away from thy own will. 31If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies.… Cross References Sirach 18:28 Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise to him that findeth her. Sirach 18:29 They that were of good understanding in words, have also done wisely themselves: and have understood truth and justice, and have poured forth proverbs and judgments. Sirach 18:31 If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies. Sirach 18:32 Take no pleasure in riotous assemblies, be they ever so small: for their concertation is continual. |
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