Sirach 7:5 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

⁵ Justify not thyself before the Lord; and boast not of thy wisdom before the king.

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Common English Bible

⁵ Don’t justify yourself in the Lord’s presence, and don’t make a show of your wisdom with a king.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ You should not justify yourself before God, for he is the Knower of hearts. And by no means should you wish to seem wise before the king.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁵ Justify not thyself before God, for he knoweth the heart: and desire not to appear wise before the king.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁵ Don't try to convince the Lord that you are righteous or make a show of your wisdom before the king.

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

⁵ Don’t justify yourself in the presence of the Lord, and don’t display your wisdom before the king.

Sirach 7:5 Cross References