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 14:13 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)13 Do good to a friend before you die, and reach out and give to him as much as you can. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible13 Before you die, treat your friends well. According to your ability, reach out, and give to them. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version13 Do good to your friend before you die. And according to your ability, extend your hand and give to the poor. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version13 Do good to thy friend before thou die, and according to thy ability, stretching out thy hand give to the poor. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)13 Before that day comes, be kind to your friends; be as generous as you can. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers13 Do good to your friends before you die. According to your ability, reach out and give to them. See the chapter |