Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Don't rely on money to make you independent. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible 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 4:35Be 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. |