Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version To the sensible person education is like a golden ornament, and like a bracelet on the right arm. Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as words without sense. Sirach 21:19The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but in the lips of the wise, grace shall be found. Sirach 21:20 The mouth of the prudent is sought after in the church, and they will think upon his words in their hearts. Sirach 21:22 Doctrine to a fool is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand. Sirach 21:23 A fool lifteth up his voice in laughter: but a wise man will scarce laugh low to himself. Context Sirach 21…20The mouth of the prudent is sought after in the church, and they will think upon his words in their hearts. 21As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as words without sense. 22Doctrine to a fool is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.… Cross References Sirach 21:19 The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but in the lips of the wise, grace shall be found. Sirach 21:20 The mouth of the prudent is sought after in the church, and they will think upon his words in their hearts. Sirach 21:22 Doctrine to a fool is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand. Sirach 21:23 A fool lifteth up his voice in laughter: but a wise man will scarce laugh low to himself. |
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