Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible 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 21:23A 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. |