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 12:16 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition16 An enemy speaketh sweetly with his lips, but in his heart he imagineth how to throw thee into a pit: he will weep with his eyes, but if he find opportunity, he will not be satisfied with blood. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible16 Enemies speak sweetly with their lips, but in their hearts, they plan to throw you into a ditch. Enemies cry tears with their eyes, but if they find an opportunity, they won’t be able to get enough blood. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version16 An enemy has tears in his eyes. But if he finds an opportunity, he will not be satisfied with blood. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version16 An enemy weepeth with his eyes: but if he find an opportunity he will not be satisfied with blood: See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)16 He will speak fine words while he plots how to trap you. He will pretend to share your sorrows, but he will kill you if he gets a chance. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers16 The enemy will speak sweetly with his lips, and in his heart plan to throw you into a pit. The enemy may weep with his eyes, but if he finds opportunity, he will want more blood. See the chapter |