Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation More people have died as a result of loose talk than were ever killed by swords. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge It hath cut in pieces the forces of people, and undone strong nations. Sirach 28:16The tongue of a third person hath disquieted many, and scattered them from nation to nation. Sirach 28:17 It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men. Sirach 28:19 The tongue of a third person hath cast out valiant women, and deprived them of their labours. Sirach 28:20 He that hearkeneth to it, shall never have rest, neither shall he have a friend in whom he may repose. Context Sirach 28…17It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men. 18It hath cut in pieces the forces of people, and undone strong nations. 19The tongue of a third person hath cast out valiant women, and deprived them of their labours.… Cross References Sirach 28:16 The tongue of a third person hath disquieted many, and scattered them from nation to nation. Sirach 28:17 It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men. Sirach 28:19 The tongue of a third person hath cast out valiant women, and deprived them of their labours. Sirach 28:20 He that hearkeneth to it, shall never have rest, neither shall he have a friend in whom he may repose. |
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