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 2:5 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition5 For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible5 because gold is tested with fire, and acceptable people are tested in the furnace of humiliation. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 For gold and silver are tested in fire, yet truly, acceptable men are tested in the furnace of humiliation. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version5 For gold and silver are tried in the fire, but acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)5 Gold is tested by fire, and human character is tested in the furnace of humiliation. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers5 For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. See the chapter |