Sirach 20:15
Good News Translation
He isn't generous with anything but criticism, which he will shout for all the world to hear. If he lends you something today, he'll want it back tomorrow. (Don't you hate people like that?)

New Revised Standard Version
He gives little and upbraids much; he opens his mouth like a town crier. Today he lends and tomorrow he asks it back; such a one is hateful to God and humans.

Contemporary English Version
A small gift, they think, gives them the right to criticize--loudly. Today, they make a loan; tomorrow, they ask for their money back. I cannot stand people like this!

New American Bible
He gives little, criticizes often, and opens his mouth like a town crier. He lends today and asks for it tomorrow; such a person is hateful.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire.

Sirach 20:13
A man wise in words shall make himself beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.

Sirach 20:14
The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are sevenfold.

Sirach 20:16
To day a man lendeth, and to morrow he asketh it again: such a man as this is hateful.

Sirach 20:17
A fool shall have no friend, and there shall be no thanks for his good deeds.

Context
Sirach 20
14The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are sevenfold. 15He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire. 16To day a man lendeth, and to morrow he asketh it again: such a man as this is hateful.…
Cross References
Sirach 20:13
A man wise in words shall make himself beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.

Sirach 20:14
The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are sevenfold.

Sirach 20:16
To day a man lendeth, and to morrow he asketh it again: such a man as this is hateful.

Sirach 20:17
A fool shall have no friend, and there shall be no thanks for his good deeds.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 20:14
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