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 8:2 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition2 Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible2 Don’t argue with rich people, since they might outmatch your resources; for gold has destroyed many, and it has turned aside the hearts of kings. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version2 You should not contend with a wealthy man, lest perhaps he may bring an action against you. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version2 Contend not with a rich man, lest he bring an action against thee. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)2 Do not quarrel with someone rich; he may bribe people to turn against you. Gold has destroyed many people and corrupted kings. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers2 Don’t strive with a rich man, lest perhaps he overpower you; for gold has destroyed many, and turned away the hearts of kings. See the chapter |
Sirach 8:2
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