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 23:10 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition10 For as a servant that is continually beaten shall not be without a blue mark: so he that sweareth and nameth God continually shall not be faultless. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible10 Just as a household slave who is constantly examined won’t be lacking bruises, so also the person who always swears and speaks the Lord’s name will never be cleansed from sin. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version10 Truly, do not allow the naming of God to be continually in your mouth, and do not treat as if common the names of the holy ones. For you will not escape punishment by them. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version10 And let not the naming of God be usual in thy mouth, and meddle not with the names of saints, for thou shalt not escape free from them. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)10 A slave who is constantly beaten will never be free of bruises; someone who is always taking an oath by the Holy Name will never be free of sin. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers10 for as a servant who is continually scourged will not lack bruises, so he also who swears and continually utters the Name will not be cleansed from sin. See the chapter |