Sirach 18:15 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹⁵ My son, do not mix reproach with your good deeds, nor cause grief by your words when you present a gift.

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Common English Bible

¹⁵ My child, let the good you do be without blemish, and don’t give harsh words along with your gifts.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁵ Son, in your good works, you should not complain, and in giving anything, you should not cause grief with evil words.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁵ My son, in thy good deeds, make no complaint, and when thou givest any thing, add not grief by an evil word.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁵ My child, when you help someone, don't reprimand him at the same time. When you make a gift, don't say anything that hurts.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

¹⁵ My son, don’t add reproach to your good deeds, and no harsh words in any of your giving.

Sirach 18:15 Cross References