Sirach 20:16
Good News Translation
Then that fool will say, "Nobody likes me. Nobody appreciates what I do for them. They'll take what I give them, but then talk about me behind my back."

Contemporary English Version
Fools think they have no friends and that no one appreciates their good deeds. They invite you over for a meal but believe that you will later say bad things about them.

Douay-Rheims Bible
To day a man lendeth, and to morrow he asketh it again: such a man as this is hateful.

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

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

Sirach 20:15
He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire.

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

Sirach 20:18
For they that eat his bread, are of a false tongue. How often, and how many will laugh him to scorn!

Context
Sirach 20
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. 17A fool shall have no friend, and there shall be no thanks for his good deeds.…
Cross References
Sirach 20:14
The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are sevenfold.

Sirach 20:15
He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire.

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

Sirach 20:18
For they that eat his bread, are of a false tongue. How often, and how many will laugh him to scorn!



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 20:15
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