Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation An argument that blazes out suddenly can lead to violence. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For a passionate man kindleth strife, and a sinful man will trouble his friends, and bring in debate in the midst of them that are at peace. Sirach 28:9Remember the covenant of the most High, and overlook the ignorance of thy neighbour. Sirach 28:10 Refrain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins. Sirach 28:12 For as the wood of the forest is, so the fire burneth, and as a man's strength is, so shall his anger be, and according to his riches he shall increase his anger. Sirach 28:13 A hasty contention kindleth a fire and a hasty quarrel sheddeth blood and a tongue that beareth witness bringeth death. Context Sirach 28…10Refrain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins. 11For a passionate man kindleth strife, and a sinful man will trouble his friends, and bring in debate in the midst of them that are at peace. 12For as the wood of the forest is, so the fire burneth, and as a man's strength is, so shall his anger be, and according to his riches he shall increase his anger.… Cross References Sirach 28:9 Remember the covenant of the most High, and overlook the ignorance of thy neighbour. Sirach 28:10 Refrain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins. Sirach 28:12 For as the wood of the forest is, so the fire burneth, and as a man's strength is, so shall his anger be, and according to his riches he shall increase his anger. Sirach 28:13 A hasty contention kindleth a fire and a hasty quarrel sheddeth blood and a tongue that beareth witness bringeth death. |
    |