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 20:14 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)14 A fool's gift will profit you nothing, for he has many eyes instead of one. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible14 Gifts from senseless people won’t profit you, because they look for a lot rather than a little in return. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version14 A gift from the unwise will not benefit you. For his gaze is divided, sevenfold. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version14 The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are sevenfold. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)14 If such a person gives you something, it won't do any good; it won't be as valuable as he thinks it is. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers14 The gift of a fool will not profit you, for he looks for repayment many times instead of one. See the chapter |