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 22:13 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)13 Do not talk much with a foolish man, and do not visit an unintelligent man; guard yourself from him to escape trouble, and you will not be soiled when he shakes himself off; avoid him and you will find rest, and you will never be wearied by his madness. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible13 Don’t talk a lot with fools, and don’t go to the unintelligent. Be on guard against them so that you don’t have trouble and don’t get dirty when they shake themselves off. Stay away from them and you will find rest, and their senselessness won’t make you weary. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version13 The mourning for the dead is seven days; but for the foolish and the impious, it is all the days of their life. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version13 The mourning for the dead is seven days: but for a fool and an ungodly man all the days of their life. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)13 Don't visit stupid people or spend a lot of time talking with them. Avoid them; then they can't contaminate you, and you can live in peace without being troubled or worn down by their foolishness. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers13 Don’t talk much with a foolish man, and don’t go to one who has no understanding. Beware of him, lest you have trouble and be defiled in his onslaught. Turn away from him, and you will find rest, and you won’t be wearied in his madness. See the chapter |