Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation A woman has to take any man as a husband, but a man must choose his wife carefully. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The palate tasteth venison and the wise heart false speeches. Sirach 36:19According to the blessing of Aaron over thy people, and direct us into the way of justice, and let all know that dwell upon the earth, that thou art God the beholder of all ages. Sirach 36:20 The belly will devour all meat, yet one is better than another. Sirach 36:22 A perverse heart will cause grief, and a man of experience will resist it. Sirach 36:23 A woman will receive every man: yet one daughter is better than another. Context Sirach 36…20The belly will devour all meat, yet one is better than another. 21The palate tasteth venison and the wise heart false speeches. 22A perverse heart will cause grief, and a man of experience will resist it.… Cross References Sirach 36:19 According to the blessing of Aaron over thy people, and direct us into the way of justice, and let all know that dwell upon the earth, that thou art God the beholder of all ages. Sirach 36:20 The belly will devour all meat, yet one is better than another. Sirach 36:22 A perverse heart will cause grief, and a man of experience will resist it. Sirach 36:23 A woman will receive every man: yet one daughter is better than another. |
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