Verse (Click for Chapter) Douay-Rheims Bible Melt down thy gold and silver, and make a balance for thy words, and a just bridle for thy mouth: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Melt down thy gold and silver, and make a balance for thy words, and a just bridle for thy mouth: Sirach 28:27They that forsake God shall fall into it, and it shall burn in them, and shall not be quenched, and it shall be sent upon them as a lion, and as a leopard it shall tear them. Sirach 28:28 Hedge in thy ears with thorns, hear not a wicked tongue, and make doors and bars to thy mouth. Sirach 28:30 And take heed lest thou slip with thy tongue, and fall in the sight of thy enemies who lie in wait for thee, and thy fall be incurable unto death. Sirach 29:1 He that sheweth mercy, lendeth to his neighbour: and he that is stronger in hand, keepeth the commandments. Context Sirach 28…28Hedge in thy ears with thorns, hear not a wicked tongue, and make doors and bars to thy mouth. 29Melt down thy gold and silver, and make a balance for thy words, and a just bridle for thy mouth: 30And take heed lest thou slip with thy tongue, and fall in the sight of thy enemies who lie in wait for thee, and thy fall be incurable unto death.… Cross References Sirach 28:27 They that forsake God shall fall into it, and it shall burn in them, and shall not be quenched, and it shall be sent upon them as a lion, and as a leopard it shall tear them. Sirach 28:28 Hedge in thy ears with thorns, hear not a wicked tongue, and make doors and bars to thy mouth. Sirach 28:30 And take heed lest thou slip with thy tongue, and fall in the sight of thy enemies who lie in wait for thee, and thy fall be incurable unto death. Sirach 29:1 He that sheweth mercy, lendeth to his neighbour: and he that is stronger in hand, keepeth the commandments. |
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