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 21:2 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)2 Flee from sin as from a snake; for if you approach sin, it will bite you. Its teeth are lion's teeth, and destroy the souls of men. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible2 Run away from sin like you would from a snake: If you go near it, it will bite you. Its teeth are lion’s teeth, destroying a person’s life. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version2 Flee from sins, as if from the face of a serpent. For if you approach them, they will take hold of you. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version2 Flee from sins as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest near them, they will take hold of thee. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)2 Avoid sin as if it were a snake. If you get too near, it will sink its teeth into your soul like a lion, and destroy you. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers2 Flee from sin as from the face of a snake; for if you go near, it will bite you. Its teeth are like lion’s teeth, slaying people’s souls. See the chapter |