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 4:29 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition29 Be not hasty in thy tongue, and in thy deeds slack and remiss. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible29 Don’t be bold to speak, but sluggish and slack when it comes to action. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version29 For wisdom is discerned within speech. And understanding and knowledge and doctrine are discerned in the words of those who understand and by their steadfastness in the works of justice. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version29 For by the tongue wisdom is discerned: and understanding, and knowledge, and learning by the word of the wise, and steadfastness in the works of justice. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)29 Don't be quick to speak or lazy and negligent in your work. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers29 Don’t be hasty with your tongue, or slack and negligent in your deeds. See the chapter |