Sirach 25:21 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²¹ Do not be ensnared by a woman's beauty, and do not desire a woman for her possessions.

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Common English Bible

²¹ Don’t fall for a woman’s beauty, and don’t long for a woman.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ and any vindication, but the vindication of his enemies.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ And ally revenge, but the revenge of enemies.

Good News Translation (US Version)

²¹ Never lose your head over a woman's beauty, and don't try to win a woman because she is wealthy.

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

²¹ Don’t be ensnared by a woman’s beauty. Don’t desire a woman for her beauty.

Sirach 25:21 Cross References