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 20:4 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition4 As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; so is he that executeth judgment with violence. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible4 Like eunuchs desiring to violate a girl, so are those who make decisions by force. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 How good it is, when you are corrected, to show contrition! For in this way, you will escape deliberate sin. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version4 How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so thou shalt escape wilful sin. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)4 Using force to get a point across is like a castrated man trying to rape a young woman. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers4 As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin, so is he who executes judgments with violence. See the chapter |
Sirach 20:4
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