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 22:18 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition18 Pales set on an high place will never stand against the wind: so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool cannot stand against any fear. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible18 A protective barrier set on a high place will never endure against the wind. So a timid heart backed up by a fool’s plan will never endure against any fear. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version18 Sand, and salt, and an iron weight are each easier to bear than an imprudent man, who is both foolish and impious. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version18 Sand and salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear, than a man without sense, that is both foolish and wicked. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)18 Small stones on top of a wall will not stay put when the wind blows, and a person whose stupid ideas have made him timid will not be able to stand up to frightening situations. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers18 Fences set on a high place will not stand against the wind; so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool will not stand against any fear. See the chapter |