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 13:9 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)9 When a powerful man invites you, be reserved; and he will invite you the more often. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible9 When powerful people invite you, show yourself reluctant, and they will invite you all the more. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 Humble yourself before God, and wait for his hands. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version9 Humble thyself to God, and wait for his hands. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)9 If you are invited to the home of someone influential, be reserved in your behavior. Then he will invite you more often. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers9 If a mighty man invites you, be reserved, and he will invite you more. See the chapter |