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 12:11 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)11 Even if he humbles himself and goes about cringing, watch yourself, and be on your guard against him; and you will be to him like one who has polished a mirror, and you will know that it was not hopelessly tarnished. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible11 If they are humbled and walk away stooped over, look after yourself, and keep up your guard against them. You will be to them as one who polishes a mirror, and you will know that it won’t be completely tarnished. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version11 And if he humbles himself and goes about bowed down, increase your alertness and guard yourself from him. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version11 Though he humble himself and go crouching, yet take good heed and beware of him. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)11 Watch out, and be on guard against him, even if he acts ever so humble. He is like a metal mirror that rusts away if you don't keep it polished. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers11 Though he humbles himself and walks bowed down, still be careful and beware of him. You will be to him as one who has wiped a mirror, to be sure it doesn’t completely tarnish. See the chapter |