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 9:17 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition17 For the hand of the artificer the work shall be commended: and the wise ruler of the people for his speech. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible17 A handicraft is praised because of the craftsperson’s skill, and the one who leads a people is wise in speech. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 The injury of the unjust should not please you, knowing that, until they are in hell, the impious will not please. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version17 Be not pleased with the wrong done by the unjust, knowing that even to hell the wicked shall not please. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)17 A skilled worker is admired for the things he makes, and a leader's wisdom is proved by his words. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers17 A work is commended because of the skill of the artisan; so he who rules the people will be considered wise for his speech. See the chapter |
Sirach 9:17
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