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 16:4 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)4 For through one man of understanding a city will be filled with people, but through a tribe of lawless men it will be made desolate. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible4 A city will be populated through one intelligent person, but a tribe of lawless people can transform it into a desert. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 And it is better to die without children, than to leave behind impious children. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version4 And it is better to die without children, than to leave ungodly children. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)4 A city's population may grow because of the wisdom of one person, while a whole tribe of lawless people disappears. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers4 For from one who has understanding, a city will be populated, but a race of wicked men will be made desolate. See the chapter |
Sirach 16:4
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