This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Sirach 11:30 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition30 Like as a partridge taken [and kept] in a cage, so is the heart of the proud; and like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall: See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible30 The hearts of arrogant people are like decoy birds in a cage; and like spies they will observe your downfall. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version30 You should not praise any man before death. For a man is known by his children. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version30 Praise not any man before death, for a man is known by his children. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)30 A proud person is a decoy to lure you into danger; like a spy, he will look for your weaknesses. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers30 Like a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the heart of a proud man. Like a spy, he looks for your weakness. See the chapter |
Sirach 11:30
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