Sirach 19:15 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹⁵ Question a friend, for often it is slander; so do not believe everything you hear.

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Common English Bible

¹⁵ Question a friend, because it often turns out to be a false accusation. Don’t trust everything that is said.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁵ Correct your friend. For often a fault has been committed.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁵ Admonish thy friend: for there is often a fault committed.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁵ If you hear something bad about a friend, ask him about it. It might be a lie. Don't believe everything you hear.

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

¹⁵ Question a friend; for many times there is slander. Don’t trust every word.

Sirach 19:15 Cross References