Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Such a person has no equal, because the fear of the Lord is the most important thing in the world. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Blessed is he that dwelleth with a wise woman, and that hath not slipped with his tongue, and that hath not served such as are unworthy of him. Sirach 25:9Nine things that are not to be imagined by the heart have I magnified, and the tenth I will utter to men with my tongue. Sirach 25:10 A man that hath joy of his children: and he that liveth and seeth the fall of his enemies. Sirach 25:12 Blessed is he that findeth a true friend, and that declareth justice to an ear that heareth. Sirach 25:13 How great is he that findeth wisdom and knowledge! but there is none above him that feareth the Lord. Context Sirach 25…10A man that hath joy of his children: and he that liveth and seeth the fall of his enemies. 11Blessed is he that dwelleth with a wise woman, and that hath not slipped with his tongue, and that hath not served such as are unworthy of him. 12Blessed is he that findeth a true friend, and that declareth justice to an ear that heareth.… Cross References Sirach 25:9 Nine things that are not to be imagined by the heart have I magnified, and the tenth I will utter to men with my tongue. Sirach 25:10 A man that hath joy of his children: and he that liveth and seeth the fall of his enemies. Sirach 25:12 Blessed is he that findeth a true friend, and that declareth justice to an ear that heareth. Sirach 25:13 How great is he that findeth wisdom and knowledge! but there is none above him that feareth the Lord. |
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