Sirach 9:14 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

¹⁴ As near as thou canst, try to understand thy neighbor, and consult with the wise.

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Common English Bible

¹⁴ As much as you can, investigate your neighbor and consult with wise people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ You should not abandon a old friend. For a new one will not be similar to him.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁴ Forsake not an old friend, for the new will not be like to him.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁴ Get to know the people around you as well as you can, and take advice only from those who are qualified to give it.

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

¹⁴ As well as you can, aim to know your neighbors, and take counsel with the wise.

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