Sirach 41:16 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁶ A good life hath its number of days: but a good name shall continue for ever.

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Common English Bible

¹⁶ Therefore, respect my judgment, because it isn’t good to guard against every shame, and not everyone, in good faith, holds all the same things in good repute.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ A good life has its number of days, but a good name will continue forever.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁶ My children, listen and I will teach you the circumstances when it is proper to be ashamed. Sometimes it is entirely out of place.

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

¹⁶ Therefore show respect for my words; for it is not good to retain every kind of shame. Not everything is approved by all in good faith.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

¹⁶ Certain deeds are shameful, although not everyone agrees what these are. So listen carefully, and I will tell you.

Sirach 41:16 Tagairtí Cros