Sirach 22:15 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹⁵ Sand, salt, and a piece of iron are easier to bear than a stupid man.

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Common English Bible

¹⁵ Sand, salt, and a lump of iron are easier to bear than an unintelligent person.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁵ Keep yourself from him, so that you may not have problems, and so that you will not be polluted by his sin.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁵ Keep thyself from him, that thou mayst not have trouble, and thou shalt not be defiled with his sin.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁵ It is easier to carry a load of sand, salt, and iron than to put up with a stupid person.

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

¹⁵ Sand, salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear than a man without understanding.

Sirach 22:15 Cross References