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 20:23 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition23 There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible23 Some promise a favor to a friend out of shame, and they create an enemy for no reason. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version23 There is one who is prevented from sinning by poverty, and in his rest, he will be vexed. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version23 There is that is hindered from sinning through want, and in his rest he shall be pricked. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)23 If you promise a friend something because you are too bashful to say no, you're needlessly making an enemy. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers23 There is one who for bashfulness makes promises to his friend; and he makes him his enemy for nothing. See the chapter |
Sirach 20:23
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