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 22:20 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)20 One who throws a stone at birds scares them away, and one who reviles a friend will break off the friendship. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible20 Whoever throws a stone at birds scares them off, and whoever insults a friend breaks up a friendship. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version20 The thoughts of one who is understanding will not be corrupted by fear in any situation. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version20 The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)20 If you throw rocks at birds, you will scare them away; and if you insult a friend, you will break up the friendship. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers20 Whoever casts a stone at birds scares them away. He who insults a friend will dissolve friendship. See the chapter |