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 5:12 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition12 If thou hast understanding, answer thy neighbor; if not, lay thy hand upon thy mouth. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible12 If you have understanding, answer your neighbor, but if you don’t, clap your hand over your mouth. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version12 Be steadfast in the way of the Lord and in the truth of your understanding and knowledge, and let words of peace and justice overtake you. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version12 Be steadfast in the way of the Lord, and in the truth of thy judgment, and in knowledge, and let the word of peace and justice keep with thee. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)12 Answer only if you know what to say, and if you don't know what to say, keep quiet. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers12 If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; but if not, put your hand over your mouth. See the chapter |