Sirach 31:26
Good News Translation
An arrogant person's character shows through when he is in a drunken argument, in the same way that iron is tested when it is heated red-hot and then dipped in water.

New Revised Standard Version
As the furnace tests the work of the smith, so wine tests hearts when the insolent quarrel.

Contemporary English Version
The strength of iron is seen when it is heated, then dipped in water. And people show their arrogance when they argue after drinking wine.

New American Bible
As the furnace tests the work of the smith, so does wine the hearts of the insolent.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Hear me, my son, and despise me not: and in the end thou shalt find my words.

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Hear me, my son, and despise me not: and in the end thou shalt find my words.

Sirach 31:24
Sound and wholesome sleep with a moderate man: he shall sleep till morning, and his soul shall be delighted with him.

Sirach 31:25
And if thou hast been forced to eat much, arise, go out, and vomit: and it shall refresh thee, and thou shalt not bring sickness upon thy body.

Sirach 31:27
In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee.

Sirach 31:28
The lips of many shall bless him that is liberal of his bread, and the testimony of his truth is faithful.

Context
Sirach 31
25And if thou hast been forced to eat much, arise, go out, and vomit: and it shall refresh thee, and thou shalt not bring sickness upon thy body. 26Hear me, my son, and despise me not: and in the end thou shalt find my words. 27In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee.…
Cross References
Sirach 31:24
Sound and wholesome sleep with a moderate man: he shall sleep till morning, and his soul shall be delighted with him.

Sirach 31:25
And if thou hast been forced to eat much, arise, go out, and vomit: and it shall refresh thee, and thou shalt not bring sickness upon thy body.

Sirach 31:27
In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee.

Sirach 31:28
The lips of many shall bless him that is liberal of his bread, and the testimony of his truth is faithful.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 31:25
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