Good News Translation
Their knowledge gives them a position of importance, and powerful people hold them in high regard.

New Revised Standard Version
The skill of physicians makes them distinguished, and in the presence of the great they are admired.

Contemporary English Version
Their skills make them important, and they are admired by powerful people.

New American Bible
Knowledge makes the doctor distinguished, and gives access to those in authority.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The skill of the physician shall lift up his head, and in the sight of great men he shall be praised.

The skill of the physician shall lift up his head, and in the sight of great men he shall be praised.

Sirach 38:1
Honour the physician for the need thou hast of him: for the most High hath created him.

Sirach 38:2
For all healing is from God, and he shall receive gifts of the king.

Sirach 38:4
The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them.

Sirach 38:5
Was not bitter water made sweet with wood?