Sirach 4:25
Good News Translation
Do not, however, go against the truth, and remember that you do not know everything.

New Revised Standard Version
Never speak against the truth, but be ashamed of your ignorance.

Contemporary English Version
Don't ever try to make the truth seem false, but always be humble about things you don't know.

New American Bible
Never speak against the truth, but of your own ignorance be ashamed.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For there is a shame that bringeth sin, and there is a shame that bringeth glory and grace.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For there is a shame that bringeth sin, and there is a shame that bringeth glory and grace.

Sirach 4:23
Son, observe the time, and fly from evil.

Sirach 4:24
For thy soul be not ashamed to say the truth.

Sirach 4:26
Accept no person against thy own person, nor against thy soul a lie.

Sirach 4:27
Reverence not thy neighbour in his fall:

Context
Sirach 4
24For thy soul be not ashamed to say the truth. 25For there is a shame that bringeth sin, and there is a shame that bringeth glory and grace. 26Accept no person against thy own person, nor against thy soul a lie.…
Cross References
Sirach 4:23
Son, observe the time, and fly from evil.

Sirach 4:24
For thy soul be not ashamed to say the truth.

Sirach 4:26
Accept no person against thy own person, nor against thy soul a lie.

Sirach 4:27
Reverence not thy neighbour in his fall:



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 4:24
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