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 26:14 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition14 A silent and loving woman is a gift of the Lord; and there is nothing so much worth as a mind well instructed. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible14 A silent wife is a gift from the Lord, and nothing can be traded for her self-discipline. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version14 Be wary of the irreverence of her eyes, and you should not wonder if she might disregard you. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version14 Take heed of the impudence of her eyes, and wonder not if she slight thee. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)14 A wife who doesn't talk too much is a gift from the Lord. Such restraint is admirable beyond words. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers14 A silent woman is a gift of the Lord. There is nothing worth so much as a well-instructed soul. See the chapter |