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 20:16 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)16 A fool will say, “I have no friend, and there is no gratitude for my good deeds; those who eat my bread speak unkindly.” See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible16 Fools say, “I don’t have a friend, and there’s no gratitude for my good deeds.” Those who eat the bread of such people have mean tongues. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version16 There is one who lends today and demands repayment tomorrow. A man such as this is hateful. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version16 To day a man lendeth, and to morrow he asketh it again: such a man as this is hateful. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)16 Then that fool will say, “Nobody likes me. Nobody appreciates what I do for them. They'll take what I give them, but then talk about me behind my back.” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers16 The fool will say, “I have no friend, and I have no thanks for my good deeds. Those who eat my bread have an evil tongue.” See the chapter |
Sirach 20:16
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