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 16:4 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition4 For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished: but the kindred of the wicked shall speedily become desolate. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible4 A city will be populated through one intelligent person, but a tribe of lawless people can transform it into a desert. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 And it is better to die without children, than to leave behind impious children. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version4 And it is better to die without children, than to leave ungodly children. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)4 A city's population may grow because of the wisdom of one person, while a whole tribe of lawless people disappears. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers4 For from one who has understanding, a city will be populated, but a race of wicked men will be made desolate. See the chapter |