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 11:5 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)5 Many kings have had to sit on the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible5 Many tyrants have sat on the ground, and one who was never expected to rule has worn a crown. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 Many tyrants have sat upon a throne, and one whom no one would admire has worn a diadem. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version5 Many tyrants have sat on the throne, and he whom no man would think on, hath worn the crown. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)5 Many are the kings who have ended their careers sitting on the ground, while their crowns were worn by those no one had heard of before. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers5 Many kings have sat down upon the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown. See the chapter |