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 21:24 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)24 It is ill-mannered for a man to listen at a door, and a discreet man is grieved by the disgrace. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible24 Ignorance causes people to listen through a door, but the prudent will be distressed at the dishonor of doing so. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version24 Doctrine is to the prudent like a gold ornament, and like an armband on the right arm. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version24 Learning to the prudent is as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)24 Eavesdropping at doors is bad manners, and anyone with a sense of decency would be ashamed to do it. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers24 It is rude for someone to listen at a door, but a prudent person will be grieved with the disgrace. See the chapter |
Sirach 21:24
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