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 9:13 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)13 Keep far from a man who has the power to kill, and you will not be worried by the fear of death. But if you approach him, make no misstep, lest he rob you of your life. Know that you are walking in the midst of snares, and that you are going about on the city battlements. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible13 Keep far away from people who have the authority to kill, and you won’t be worried by the fear of death. If you do approach them, don’t make a mistake, or they might take away your life. Be aware that you are stepping among traps and that you are walking on the parapet of the city’s walls. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version13 And you should not argue with her over wine, lest perhaps your heart may turn toward her, and by your emotion, you would be toppled into perdition. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version13 And strive not with her over wine, lest thy heart decline towards her, and by thy blood thou fall into destruction. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)13 If you keep away from someone who has the power to put you to death, you will not have to fear for your life; but if you must go near him, be very careful, or he may kill you. Be conscious that you are walking among hidden traps, that you are an easy target. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers13 Keep yourself far from the man who has power to kill, and you will not be troubled by the fear of death. If you come to him, commit no fault, lest he take away your life. Know surely that you go about in the midst of snares, and walk upon the battlements of a city. See the chapter |