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 25:8 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition8 well is him that dwelleth with a wife of understanding, and that hath not slipped with his tongue, and that hath not served a man more unworthy than himself: See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible8 Happy are those who live with sensible wives, who don’t slip with their tongue, and who haven’t been a servant to one inferior to themselves. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version8 Great experience is the crown of the aged, and the fear of God is their glory. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version8 Much experience is the crown of old men, and the fear of God is their glory. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)8 a man fortunate enough to have an understanding wife, a married couple who are well-matched, a person who never speaks sinfully, a person who doesn't have to work for someone less competent than himself, See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers8 Happy is he who dwells with a wife of understanding, he who has not slipped with his tongue, and he who has not served a man who is unworthy of him. See the chapter |