Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible 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 20:13A 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. |