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 20:15 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition15 He giveth little, and upbraideth much; he openeth his mouth like a crier; today he lendeth, and tomorrow will he ask it again: such an one is to be hated of God and man. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible15 They will give a little and reproach a lot, and they will open their mouths like a town crier. Today they will lend and tomorrow ask for it back; such people are hateful. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version15 He will give little, and reproach much. And the opening of his mouth is like a burning flame. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version15 He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)15 He isn't generous with anything but criticism, which he will shout for all the world to hear. If he lends you something today, he'll want it back tomorrow. (Don't you hate people like that?) See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers15 He will give little and insult much. He will open his mouth like a crier. Today he will lend, and tomorrow he will ask for it back. Such a one is a hateful man. See the chapter |