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 21:5 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)5 The prayer of a poor man goes from his lips to the ears of God, and his judgment comes speedily. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible5 The petition of the poor goes from their mouth to God’s ears, and his judgment comes quickly. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 Reproach and injury will make resources useless. And a house that is exceedingly wealthy will become powerless through pride. In this way, the resources of the arrogant will be eradicated. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version5 Injuries and wrongs will waste riches: and the house that is very rich shall be brought to nothing by pride: so the substance of the proud shall be rooted out. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)5 When poor people pray, God hears them and quickly answers their prayers. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers5 Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of God, and his judgment comes speedily. See the chapter |