Sirach 21:1

ENGBRENT: My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more, but ask pardon for thy former sins.

ENGLXXUP: My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more,But ask pardon for thy former sins.

Sirach 21:2

ENGBRENT: Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.

ENGLXXUP: Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent:For if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee:The teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion,Slaying the souls of men.

Sirach 21:3

ENGBRENT: All iniquity is as a two edged sword, the wounds whereof cannot be healed.

ENGLXXUP: All iniquity is as a two edged sword,The wounds whereof cannot be healed.

Sirach 21:4

ENGBRENT: To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.

ENGLXXUP: To terrify and do wrong will waste riches:Thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.

Sirach 21:5

ENGBRENT: A prayer out of a poor man's mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.

ENGLXXUP: A prayer out of a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of God,And his judgment cometh speedily.

Sirach 21:6

ENGBRENT: He that hateth reproof is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.

ENGLXXUP: He that hateth reproof is in the way of sinners:But he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.

Sirach 21:7

ENGBRENT: An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.

ENGLXXUP: An eloquent man is known far and near;But a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.

Sirach 21:8

ENGBRENT: He that buildeth his house with other men's money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.

ENGLXXUP: He that buildeth his house with other men’s moneyIs like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.

Sirach 21:9

ENGBRENT: The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.

ENGLXXUP: The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together:And the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.

Sirach 21:10

ENGBRENT: The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.

ENGLXXUP: The way of sinners is made plain with stones,But at the end thereof is the pit of hell.

Sirach 21:11

ENGBRENT: He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

ENGLXXUP: He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof:And the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

Sirach 21:12

ENGBRENT: He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.

ENGLXXUP: He that is not wise will not be taught:But there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.

Sirach 21:13

ENGBRENT: The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.

ENGLXXUP: The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood:And his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.

Sirach 21:14

ENGBRENT: The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.

ENGLXXUP: The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel,And he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.

Sirach 21:15

ENGBRENT: If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but when one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.

ENGLXXUP: If a skillful man hear a wise word,He will commend it, and add unto it:But when one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him,And he casteth it behind his back.

Sirach 21:16

ENGBRENT: The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.

ENGLXXUP: The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way:But grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.

Sirach 21:17

ENGBRENT: They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.

ENGLXXUP: They inquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation,And they shall ponder his words in their heart.

Sirach 21:18

ENGBRENT: As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.

ENGLXXUP: As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool:And the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.

Sirach 21:19

ENGBRENT: Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.

ENGLXXUP: Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet,And like manacles on the right hand.

Sirach 21:20

ENGBRENT: A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.

ENGLXXUP: A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter;But a wise man doth scarce smile a little.

Sirach 21:21

ENGBRENT: Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

ENGLXXUP: Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold,And like a bracelet upon his right arm.

Sirach 21:22

ENGBRENT: A foolish man's foot is soon in [his neighbour's] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.

ENGLXXUP: A foolish man’s foot is soon in his neighbor’s house:But a man of experience is ashamed of him.

Sirach 21:23

ENGBRENT: A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.

ENGLXXUP: A fool will peep in at the door into the house:But he that is well nurtured will stand without.

Sirach 21:24

ENGBRENT: It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

ENGLXXUP: It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door:But a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

Sirach 21:25

ENGBRENT: The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.

ENGLXXUP: The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them:But the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.

Sirach 21:26

ENGBRENT: The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.

ENGLXXUP: The heart of fools is in their mouth:But the mouth of the wise is in their heart.

Sirach 21:27

ENGBRENT: When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.

ENGLXXUP: When the ungodly curseth Satan,He curseth his own soul.

Sirach 21:28

ENGBRENT: A whisperer defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.

ENGLXXUP: A whisperer defileth his own soul,And is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.

Sirach 21

Results