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 20:1 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)1 There is a reproof which is not timely; and there is a man who keeps silent but is wise. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible1 There is a bad time to rebuke someone. Those who keep silent are the prudent ones. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 How much better is it to reprove, than to become angry, so as not to hinder him who may confess in prayer. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version1 HOW much better is it to reprove, than to be angry, and not to hinder him that confesseth in prayer. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)1 A person can be rebuked in the wrong way; it may be wiser to keep quiet than to speak. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers1 There is a reproof that is not timely; and there is a person who is wise enough to keep silent. See the chapter |
Sirach 20:1
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