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 6:1 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)1 and do not become an enemy instead of a friend; for a bad name incurs shame and reproach: so fares the double-tongued sinner. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible1 Don’t become an enemy instead of a friend. If you get a bad name, you will also inherit shame and reproach, as is the case with the deceitful sinner. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 Do not be willing to become an enemy instead of a friend to your neighbor. For an evil man will inherit reproach and disgrace, as will every sinner who is envious and double-tongued. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version1 INSTEAD of a friend become not an enemy to thy neighbour: for an evil man shall inherit reproach and shame, so shall every sinner that is envious and double tongued. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)1 and do not be an enemy when you should be a friend. A bad reputation brings you the disgrace that lying sinners deserve. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers1 Don’t become an enemy instead of a friend; for an evil name will inherit shame and reproach. So it is with the sinner who has a double tongue. See the chapter |