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 22:16 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)16 A wooden beam firmly bonded into a building will not be torn loose by an earthquake; so the mind firmly fixed on a reasonable counsel will not be afraid in a crisis. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible16 A wooden beam fastened into a building won’t be loosened by an earthquake. So a heart firmly set on thoughtful counsel won’t be afraid at any time. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version16 Turn away from him, and you will find rest, and you will not be discouraged by his foolishness. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version16 Turn away from him, and thou shalt find rest, and shalt not be wearied out with his folly. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)16 A wooden beam can be put into a building so firmly that an earthquake cannot shake it loose; a person can be trained to use reason and good sense so well that he keeps his head when a crisis comes. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers16 Timber girded and bound into a building will not be released with shaking. So a heart established in due season on well advised counsel will not be afraid. See the chapter |