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 19:25 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition25 There is an exquisite subtlety, and the same is unjust; and there is one that turneth aside to make judgment appear; and there is a wise man that justifieth in judgment. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible25 There is cleverness that is precise but unjust, and there are people who abuse favors in order to get a favorable decision. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version25 And if he is prevented from sinning by a lack of ability, and then finds an opportunity for evildoing, he will do evil. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version25 And if he be hindered from sinning for want of power, if he shall find opportunity to do evil, he will do it. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)25 It is possible to be marvelously clever and still be dishonest, or to get what you want by being absurdly polite. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers25 There is an exquisite subtlety, and it is unjust. And there is one who perverts favor to gain a judgment. See the chapter |