Sirach 32:18
Good News Translation
Sensible people will consider every opinion, but arrogant people will let nothing stand in their way.

New Revised Standard Version
A sensible person will not overlook a thoughtful suggestion; an insolent and proud person will not be deterred by fear.

Contemporary English Version
A wise person can take a hint, but even fear of great danger won't stop an arrogant fool.

New American Bible
The sensible will not neglect direction; the proud and insolent are deterred by no fear.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He that feareth the Lord, will receive his discipline: and they that will seek him early, shall find a blessing.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

He that feareth the Lord, will receive his discipline: and they that will seek him early, shall find a blessing.

Sirach 32:16
And do what thou hast a mind, but not in sin or proud speech.

Sirach 32:17
And for all these things bless the Lord, that made thee, and that replenisheth thee with all his good things.

Sirach 32:19
He that seeketh the law, shall be filled with it: and he that dealeth deceitfully, shall meet with a stumblingblock therein.

Sirach 32:20
They that fear the Lord, shall find just judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.

Context
Sirach 32
17And for all these things bless the Lord, that made thee, and that replenisheth thee with all his good things. 18He that feareth the Lord, will receive his discipline: and they that will seek him early, shall find a blessing. 19He that seeketh the law, shall be filled with it: and he that dealeth deceitfully, shall meet with a stumblingblock therein.…
Cross References
Sirach 32:16
And do what thou hast a mind, but not in sin or proud speech.

Sirach 32:17
And for all these things bless the Lord, that made thee, and that replenisheth thee with all his good things.

Sirach 32:19
He that seeketh the law, shall be filled with it: and he that dealeth deceitfully, shall meet with a stumblingblock therein.

Sirach 32:20
They that fear the Lord, shall find just judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 32:17
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