Sirach 5:9 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

⁹ Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so doth the sinner that hath a double tongue.

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Common English Bible

⁹ Don’t be blown about by every wind, and don’t take every shortcut. This is how the devious sinner acts.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ For his wrath will approach suddenly, and in the time of vindication, he will destroy you.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁹ For his wrath shall come on a sudden, and in the time of vengeance he will destroy thee.

Good News Translation (US Version)

^9-10 Be certain about what you believe and consistent in what you say. Don't try to please everyone or agree with everything people say.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

⁹ Don’t winnow with every wind. Don’t walk in every path. This is what the sinner who has a double tongue does.

Sirach 5:9 Cross References