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 9:5 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)5 Do not look intently at a virgin, lest you stumble and incur penalties for her. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible5 Don’t stare at a young woman, since you might incur punishment for her. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 You should not stare at a virgin, lest perhaps you may be scandalized by her beauty. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version5 Gaze not upon a maiden, lest her beauty be a stumblingblock to thee. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)5 Don't look too intently at a virgin, or you may find yourself forced to pay a bride price. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers5 Don’t gaze at a virgin, lest perhaps you stumble and incur penalties for her. See the chapter |