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 9:15 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)15 Let your conversation be with men of understanding, and let all your discussion be about the law of the Most High. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible15 Converse with intelligent people, and talk constantly about the Law of the Most High. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version15 A new friend is like new wine. It will grow old, and then you will enjoy drinking it. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version15 A new friend is as new wine: it shall grow old, and thou shalt drink it with pleasure. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)15 Engage in conversation with intelligent people, and let the Law of the Most High be the topic of your discussions. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers15 Let your conversation be with men of understanding. Let all your discourse be in the law of the Most High. See the chapter |