Sirach 37:9 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁹ Beware of a counsellor. And know before what need he hath: for he will devise to his own mind:

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Common English Bible

⁹ They might say to you, “Your way is good,” but they will stand aside to see what will happen to you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ Guard your soul from a counselor. And know beforehand what his interests are. For he will form thoughts from his own soul.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁹ He will assure you that things look good, and then stand back to watch what happens to you.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

⁹ and say to you, “Your way is good.” Then he will stand near you, to see what will happen to you.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

⁹ with their advice, while they can safely watch what happens to you.

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