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 9:10 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition10 Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him: a new friend is as new wine; when it is old, thou shalt drink it with pleasure. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible10 Don’t abandon old friends, because newer ones are not their equals. New friends are like new wine; when wine ages, you will drink it with good cheer. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version10 Every woman who is a fornicator will be trampled down, like the filth in the street. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version10 Every woman that is a harlot, shall be trodden upon as dung in the way. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)10 Never abandon old friends; you will never find a new one who can take their place. Friendship is like wine; it gets better as it grows older. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers10 Don’t forsake an old friend; for a new one is not comparable to him. A new friend is like new wine: if it becomes old, you will drink it with gladness. See the chapter |