Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation If you stick something in your eye, tears will flow; and if you hurt a person deeply, you will discover his true feelings. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge A frame of wood bound together in the foundation of a building, shall not be loosed: so neither shall the heart that is established by advised counsel. Sirach 22:17What is heavier than lead? and what other name hath he but fool? Sirach 22:18 Sand and salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear, than a man without sense, that is both foolish and wicked. Sirach 22:20 The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear. Sirach 22:21 As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind: Context Sirach 22…18Sand and salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear, than a man without sense, that is both foolish and wicked. 19A frame of wood bound together in the foundation of a building, shall not be loosed: so neither shall the heart that is established by advised counsel. 20The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear.… Cross References Sirach 22:17 What is heavier than lead? and what other name hath he but fool? Sirach 22:18 Sand and salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear, than a man without sense, that is both foolish and wicked. Sirach 22:20 The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear. Sirach 22:21 As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind: |
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