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 7:5 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)5 Do not assert your righteousness before the Lord, nor display your wisdom before the king. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible5 Don’t justify yourself in the Lord’s presence, and don’t make a show of your wisdom with a king. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 You should not justify yourself before God, for he is the Knower of hearts. And by no means should you wish to seem wise before the king. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version5 Justify not thyself before God, for he knoweth the heart: and desire not to appear wise before the king. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)5 Don't try to convince the Lord that you are righteous or make a show of your wisdom before the king. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers5 Don’t justify yourself in the presence of the Lord, and don’t display your wisdom before the king. See the chapter |