Sirach 5:1
Good News Translation
Don't rely on money to make you independent.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not rely on your wealth, or say, “I have enough.”

Contemporary English Version
Don't trust your wealth and say, "I don't need anyone's help.

New American Bible
Do not rely on your wealth, or say, “I have the power.”

Douay-Rheims Bible
Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness.

Sirach 4:35
Be not as a lion in thy house, terrifying them of thy household, and oppressing them that are under thee.

Sirach 4:36
Let not thy hand be stretched out to receive, and shut when thou shouldst give.

Sirach 5:2
Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart:

Sirach 5:3
And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge.

Context
Sirach 5
1Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness. 2Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart:…
Cross References
Sirach 4:35
Be not as a lion in thy house, terrifying them of thy household, and oppressing them that are under thee.

Sirach 4:36
Let not thy hand be stretched out to receive, and shut when thou shouldst give.

Sirach 5:2
Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart:

Sirach 5:3
And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 4:36
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