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 20:5 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)5 There is one who by keeping silent is found wise, while another is detested for being too talkative. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible5 There are people who are silent and are found to be wise, and there are those who are hated because they talk a lot. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 There is one who, by remaining silent, is found to be wise. And there is another who is hateful and who provokes by speaking out. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version5 There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)5 Some people are thought to be wise because they don't talk much; others are disliked because they talk too much. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers5 There is one who keeps silent and is found wise; and there is one who is hated for his much talk. See the chapter |
Sirach 20:5
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