Sirach 19:25 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²⁵ There is a cleverness which is scrupulous but unjust, and there are people who distort kindness to gain a verdict.

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Common English Bible

²⁵ There is cleverness that is precise but unjust, and there are people who abuse favors in order to get a favorable decision.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁵ And if he is prevented from sinning by a lack of ability, and then finds an opportunity for evildoing, he will do evil.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁵ And if he be hindered from sinning for want of power, if he shall find opportunity to do evil, he will do it.

Good News Translation (US Version)

²⁵ It is possible to be marvelously clever and still be dishonest, or to get what you want by being absurdly polite.

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

²⁵ There is an exquisite subtlety, and it is unjust. And there is one who perverts favor to gain a judgment.

Sirach 19:25 Cross References