Sirach 14:16 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

¹⁶ Give, and take, and sanctify thy soul; for there is no seeking of dainties in the grave.

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Common English Bible

¹⁶ Give, take, and distract yourself, because you can’t search for luxury in the grave.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ Give, and receive, and justify your soul.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁶ Give and take, and justify thy soul.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁶ So be generous; but also be willing to receive from others. Enjoy yourself, for you will not find any pleasures in the world of the dead.

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

¹⁶ Give, take, and treat yourself well, because there is no seeking of luxury in Hades.

Sirach 14:16 Cross References