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 21:25 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)25 The lips of strangers will speak of these things, but the words of the prudent will be weighed in the balance. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible25 The lips of strangers will report these things, but the words of the prudent will be placed on a balance. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version25 The feet of the foolish step easily into his neighbor's house. But an experienced man will be apprehensive in the presence of the powerful. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version25 The foot of a fool is soon in his neighbour's house: but a man of experience will be abashed at the person of the mighty. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)25 Presumptuous people talk about things that are none of their business, but the wise will consider the consequences of what they say. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers25 The lips of strangers will be grieved at these things, but the words of prudent men will be weighed in the balance. See the chapter |