Sirach 11:31 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

³¹ for he lies in wait, turning good into evil, and to worthy actions he will attach blame.

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Common English Bible

³¹ They set up ambushes and turn good into bad; they place blame on praiseworthy actions.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³¹ You should not bring every man into your house. For many are the snares of the deceitful.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³¹ Bring not every man into thy house: for many are the snares of the deceitful.

Good News Translation (US Version)

³¹ He will make good appear evil and find fault with the noblest actions.

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

³¹ For he lies in wait to turn things that are good into evil, and assigns blame in things that are praiseworthy.

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