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 19:28 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition28 And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible28 If they are prevented from sinning, it’s because they lack the strength. If they find an occasion, they will do evil. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version28 There is a lying correction in the anger of a contemptuous man. And there is a judgment which does not prove to be good. But there is one who is silent, and the same is prudent. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version28 There is a lying rebuke in the anger of an injurious man: and there is a judgment that is not allowed to be good: and there is one that holdeth his peace, he is wise. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)28 If for some reason they are unable to sin now, they'll get around to it at the first opportunity. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers28 And if for lack of power he is hindered from sinning, if he finds opportunity, he will do mischief. See the chapter |