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

¹⁸ A fool is ungracious and abusive, and the gift of a grudging man makes the eyes dim.

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Common English Bible

¹⁸ A fool reproaches ungraciously, and a gift from a begrudging giver becomes an eyesore.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ The foolish place blame sharply. And a gift from the undisciplined causes the eyes to fail.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁸ A fool will upbraid bitterly: and a gift of one ill taught consumeth the eyes.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁸ It is stupid to be unkind and insulting. No one's eyes are going to sparkle at a gift that you resent giving.

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

¹⁸ A fool is ungracious and abusive. The gift of an grudging person consumes the eyes.

Sirach 18:18 Cross References