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 14:9 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)9 A greedy man's eye is not satisfied with a portion, and mean injustice withers the soul. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible9 Those who have greedy eyes are never satisfied with their share, and evil injustice withers their soul. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 The eye of the greedy man is insatiable in his portion of iniquity. He will not be satisfied until he has consumed his own soul, withering it away. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version9 The eye of the covetous man is insatiable in his portion of iniquity: he will not be satisfied till he consume his own soul, drying it up. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)9 and is never satisfied with what he has. Greed will shrivel up a person's soul. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers9 A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with his portion. Wicked injustice dries up his soul. See the chapter |
Sirach 14:9
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