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 14:3 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)3 Riches are not seemly for a stingy man; and of what use is property to an envious man? See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible3 Wealth isn’t good for a mean person. What use is money to a begrudging person? See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version3 Substance is senseless for a greedy and stingy man. And what would a spiteful man do with gold? See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version3 Riches are not comely for a covetous man and a niggard, and what should an envious man do with gold? See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)3 It isn't right for someone who is selfish to be rich. What use is money to a stingy person? See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers3 Riches are not appropriate for a stingy person. What would a miser do with money? See the chapter |