Sirach 21:22 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²² The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but a man of experience stands respectfully before it.

More versions

Common English Bible

²² The foolish enter quickly into a house, but experienced people will be ashamed to do so.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² Doctrine to the senseless is like fetters on the feet, and like chains on the right hand.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²² Doctrine to a fool is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.

Good News Translation (US Version)

^22-23 A stupid person will peep into someone's house through the door and then march right in, but someone with experience and good manners will have enough respect to wait outside.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

²² The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but a man of experience will be ashamed of entering.

Sirach 21:22 Cross References