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 11:4 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition4 Boast not of thy clothing and raiment, and exalt not thyself in the day of honor: for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works among men are hidden. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible4 Don’t take pride in the way you dress, and don’t promote yourself when you are being honored, because the Lord’s works are wonderful, and his works are hidden from humans. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 You should not glory in clothing at any time, and you should not let yourself be extolled in the day of your honor. For the works of the Most High alone are wondrous; and glorious and hidden and unseen are his works. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version4 Glory not in apparel at any time, and be not exalted in the day of thy honour: for the works of the Highest only are wonderful, and his works are glorious, and secret, end hidden. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)4 Don't make fun of someone who has fallen on hard times and is dressed in rags. The Lord does wonderful things that human beings never notice. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers4 Don’t boast about the clothes you wear, and don’t exalt yourself in the day of honor; for the Lord’s works are wonderful, and his works are hidden among men. See the chapter |