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 18:31 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)31 If you allow your soul to take pleasure in base desire, it will make you the laughingstock of your enemies. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible31 If you cater to your desires, you will become a laughingstock to your enemies. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version31 If you offer your desires to your soul, this will cause you to become a joy to your enemies. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version31 If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)31 If you allow yourself to satisfy your every desire, you will be a joke to your enemies. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers31 If you give fully to your soul the delight of her desire, she will make you the laughing stock of your enemies. See the chapter |