Verse (Click for Chapter) 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." New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge To day a man lendeth, and to morrow he asketh it again: such a man as this is hateful. Sirach 20:14The 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! |