Sirach 21:25
Good News Translation
Presumptuous people talk about things that are none of their business, but the wise will consider the consequences of what they say.

New Revised Standard Version
The lips of babblers speak of what is not their concern, but the words of the prudent are weighed in the balance.

Contemporary English Version
Some people won't stop talking about things that are none of their business. But sensible people weigh each word before it is spoken.

New American Bible
The lips of the arrogant talk of what is not their concern, but the discreet carefully weigh their words.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The foot of a fool is soon in his neighbour's house: but a man of experience will be abashed at the person of the mighty.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

The foot of a fool is soon in his neighbour's house: but a man of experience will be abashed at the person of the mighty.

Sirach 21:23
A fool lifteth up his voice in laughter: but a wise man will scarce laugh low to himself.

Sirach 21:24
Learning to the prudent is as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

Sirach 21:26
A fool will peep through the window into the house: but he that is well taught will stand without.

Sirach 21:27
It is the folly of a man to hearken at the door: and a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

Context
Sirach 21
24Learning to the prudent is as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm. 25The foot of a fool is soon in his neighbour's house: but a man of experience will be abashed at the person of the mighty. 26A fool will peep through the window into the house: but he that is well taught will stand without.…
Cross References
Sirach 21:23
A fool lifteth up his voice in laughter: but a wise man will scarce laugh low to himself.

Sirach 21:24
Learning to the prudent is as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

Sirach 21:26
A fool will peep through the window into the house: but he that is well taught will stand without.

Sirach 21:27
It is the folly of a man to hearken at the door: and a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 21:24
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