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 20:29 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)29 Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise; like a muzzle on the mouth they avert reproofs. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible29 Friendly relationships and gifts will blind the eyes of the wise; like a muzzle on a mouth, they turn away reproof. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version29 A wise man will benefit himself by his own words, and a prudent man will please the powerful. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version29 A wise man shall advance himself with his words, and a prudent man shall please the great ones. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)29 Gifts and bribes make even the wise blind to the truth, and prevent them from being honest in their criticism. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers29 Favors and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and as a muzzle on the mouth, turn away reproofs. See the chapter |
Sirach 20:29
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