Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation It is impolite to have a greedy eye; remember that. Nothing in creation is greedier than the eye; that is why it sheds tears so often. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Say not: There are many things which are upon it. Sirach 31:11Therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the church of the saints shall declare his alms. Sirach 31:12 Art thou set at a great table? be not the first to open thy mouth upon it. Sirach 31:14 Remember that a wicked eye is evil. Sirach 31:15 What is created more wicked than an eye? therefore shall it weep over all the face when it shall see. Context Sirach 31…12Art thou set at a great table? be not the first to open thy mouth upon it. 13Say not: There are many things which are upon it. 14Remember that a wicked eye is evil.… Cross References Sirach 31:11 Therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the church of the saints shall declare his alms. Sirach 31:12 Art thou set at a great table? be not the first to open thy mouth upon it. Sirach 31:14 Remember that a wicked eye is evil. Sirach 31:15 What is created more wicked than an eye? therefore shall it weep over all the face when it shall see. |
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