Sirach 10:26 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

²⁶ Be not overwise in doing thy business; and boast not thyself in the time of thy distress.

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Common English Bible

²⁶ Don’t show off your wisdom when you do your work, and don’t magnify yourself when you have difficulties.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ Do not choose to despise a just man who is poor, and do not choose to magnify a sinful man who is rich.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁶ Despise not a just man that is poor, and do not magnify a sinful man that is rich.

Good News Translation (US Version)

²⁶ When you do your work, don't make a show of your skill, and don't try to put on a show when you are in trouble.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

²⁶ Don’t flaunt your wisdom in doing your work. Don’t boast in the time of your distress.

Sirach 10:26 Cross References