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 22:21 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition21 Though thou drewest a sword at thy friend, yet despair not: for there may be a returning [to favor.] See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible21 If you draw a sword on a friend, don’t despair, because there can be a way back. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version21 Just as chaff in a high place, or a wall made of mortar without stones set within, will not continue against the face of the wind, See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version21 As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind: See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)21-22 Even if you have a violent argument with a friend, and speak sharply, all is not lost. You can still make up with him. But any friend will leave you if you insult him, if you are arrogant, if you reveal his secrets, or if you turn on him unexpectedly. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers21 If you have drawn a sword against a friend, don’t despair, for there may be a way back. See the chapter |