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 13:11 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)11 Do not try to treat him as an equal, nor trust his abundance of words; for he will test you through much talk, and while he smiles he will be examining you. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible11 Don’t think that you can speak with them as an equal, and don’t trust in their lengthy conversations, because they will test you with a lot of talking; and when they are smiling, they are really examining you. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version11 Do not choose to be low in your wisdom, otherwise, having been brought low, you will be seduced into foolishness. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version11 Be not lowly in thy wisdom, lest being humbled thou be deceived into folly. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)11 Don't pretend to be his equal or trust everything he says. In spite of all of his long and polite conversation, he is testing you. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers11 Don’t try to speak with him as an equal, and don’t believe his many words; for he will test you with much talk, and will examine you in a smiling manner. See the chapter |