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 20:6 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)6 There is one who keeps silent because he has no answer, while another keeps silent because he knows when to speak. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible6 There are those who keep silent because they have nothing to say in response, and there are those who keep silent because they know the right time. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version6 There is one who, not having the understanding to speak, remains silent. And there is another who remains silent, knowing the proper time. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version6 There is one that holdeth his peace, because he knoweth not what to say: and there is another that holdeth his peace, knowing the proper time. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)6 Some people keep quiet because they don't have anything to say; others keep quiet because they know the right time to speak. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers6 There is one who keeps silent, for he has no answer to make; And there is one who keeps silent, knowing when to speak. See the chapter |