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 20:22 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition22 There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible22 Some destroy their life through shame, and they destroy it because of foolish appearances. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version22 A parable from the mouth of a fool will be rejected. For he does not speak it at the proper time. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version22 A parable coming out, of a fool's mouth shall be rejected: for he doth not speak it in due season. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)22 You can lose all your self-respect by being reluctant to speak up in the presence of stupidity. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers22 There is one who destroys his soul through bashfulness. By a foolish countenance, he will destroy it. See the chapter |