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 21:15 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition15 If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible15 If those who understand hear a wise word; they will praise it and add to it. Those who like to indulge themselves hear it and are displeased, and they turn their back on it. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version15 Now there is a wisdom which abounds in evil. But there is no understanding where there is bitterness. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version15 But there is a wisdom that aboundeth in evil: and there is no understanding where there is bitterness. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)15 When an educated person hears something that shows insight, it stimulates his mind and leads him on to other ideas. But when someone who is satisfied with ignorance hears it, he won't like it, and will forget it as soon as he can. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers15 If a man of knowledge hears a wise word, he will commend it and add to it. The wanton man hears it, and it displeases him, so he throws it away behind his back. See the chapter |