Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation The reputation of a modest person goes before him, as lightning before thunder. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Young man, scarcely speak in thy own cause. Sirach 32:8As a signet of an emerald in a work of gold: so is the melody of music with pleasant and moderate wine. Sirach 32:9 Hear in silence, and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee. Sirach 32:11 If thou be asked twice, let thy answer be short. Sirach 32:12 In many things be as if thou wert ignorant, and hear in silence and withal seeking. Context Sirach 32…9Hear in silence, and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee. 10Young man, scarcely speak in thy own cause. 11If thou be asked twice, let thy answer be short.… Cross References Sirach 32:8 As a signet of an emerald in a work of gold: so is the melody of music with pleasant and moderate wine. Sirach 32:9 Hear in silence, and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee. Sirach 32:11 If thou be asked twice, let thy answer be short. Sirach 32:12 In many things be as if thou wert ignorant, and hear in silence and withal seeking. |
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