Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation You should not bring a lawsuit against a judge. He will win because of his position. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Stand not against the face of an injurious person, lest he sit as a spy to entrap thee in thy words. Sirach 8:12For of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give an answer in time of need. Sirach 8:13 Kindle not the coals of sinners by rebuking them, lest thou be burnt with the flame of the fire of their sins. Sirach 8:15 Lend not to a man that is mightier than thyself: and if thou lendest, count it as lost. Sirach 8:16 Be not surety above thy power: and if thou be surety, think as if thou wert to pay it. Context Sirach 8…13Kindle not the coals of sinners by rebuking them, lest thou be burnt with the flame of the fire of their sins. 14Stand not against the face of an injurious person, lest he sit as a spy to entrap thee in thy words. 15Lend not to a man that is mightier than thyself: and if thou lendest, count it as lost.… Cross References Sirach 8:12 For of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give an answer in time of need. Sirach 8:13 Kindle not the coals of sinners by rebuking them, lest thou be burnt with the flame of the fire of their sins. Sirach 8:15 Lend not to a man that is mightier than thyself: and if thou lendest, count it as lost. Sirach 8:16 Be not surety above thy power: and if thou be surety, think as if thou wert to pay it. |
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