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 6:21 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition21 She will lie upon him as a mighty stone of trial; and he will cast her from him ere it be long. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible21 She will be like a heavy stone that tests them, and they won’t hesitate to throw her aside. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version21 How exceedingly harsh is wisdom to unlearned men! And so, the witless will not remain with her. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version21 How very unpleasant is wisdom to the unlearned, and the unwise will not continue with her. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)21 Her requirements are a burden heavier than they are willing to bear, and they quickly lay them aside. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers21 She will rest upon him as a mighty stone of trial. He won’t hesitate to cast her from him. See the chapter |