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 10:13 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)13 For the beginning of pride is sin, and the man who clings to it pours out abominations. Therefore the Lord brought upon them extraordinary afflictions, and destroyed them utterly. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible13 The beginning of arrogance is sin, and those who cling to it will pour out blasphemy. For this reason the Lord brings calamities upon them, and he ruins them completely. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version13 For when a man dies, he will inherit serpents, and wild beasts, and worms. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version13 For when a man shall die, he shall inherit serpents, end beasts, and worms. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)13 Pride is like a fountain pouring out sin, and whoever persists in it will be full of wickedness. That is why the Lord brought terrible punishments on some people and completely destroyed them. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers13 For the beginning of pride is sin. He who keeps it will pour out abomination. For this cause the Lord brought upon them strange calamities and utterly overthrew them. See the chapter |