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 3:17 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition17 My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible17 My child, conduct your affairs with gentleness, and you will be loved more than a person of good repute. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 And you will be built up in justice, and you will be remembered in the day of tribulation. And your sins will dissolve like ice in warm weather. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version17 And in justice thou shalt be built up, and in the day of affliction thou shalt be remembered: and thy sine shall melt away as the ice in the fair warm weather. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)17 My child, be humble in everything you do, and people will appreciate it more than gifts. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers17 My son, go on with your business in humility; so you will be loved by an acceptable man. See the chapter |