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 8:9 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition9 Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible9 Don’t reject the words of the aged, because they also learned from their elders, and you will learn understanding from them and how to give an answer when it is necessary. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 You should not despise the discourse of those who are old and wise; instead, ponder their proverbs. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version9 Despise not the discourse of them that are ancient and wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)9 Pay attention to what old people say, for they learned from those who came before them. You can learn from them, and they can teach you how to have an answer ready when you need one. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers9 Don’t miss the discourse of the aged, for they also learned from their parents, because from them you will learn understanding, and to give an answer in time of need. See the chapter |