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 8:8 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition8 Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible8 Don’t neglect the conversation of the wise, but keep returning to their proverbs, because you will learn instruction from them, how to minister to dignitaries. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version8 Do not be willing to rejoice at the death of your enemy, knowing that we all die, and that we do not want others rejoice over us. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version8 Rejoice not at the death of thy enemy; knowing that we all die, and are not willing that others should rejoice at our death. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)8 Do not disregard what the wise have said. Study their proverbs; from them you can learn to be cultured and to serve great people. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers8 Don’t neglect the discourse of the wise. Be conversant with their proverbs; for from them you will learn discipline and how to serve great men. See the chapter |