Sirach 42:8 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁸ Be not ashamed to inform the unwise and foolish, and the aged, that are judged I by young men: and thou shalt be well instructed in all things, and well approved in the sight of all men living.

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Common English Bible

⁸ Don’t be ashamed of discipline for the stupid and foolish and for the old codger who is guilty of sexual immorality. Then you will have been truly educated and approved by everyone alive.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ You should not have shame in correcting the senseless, the foolish, and those youths who would judge their elders. And so shall you be well-instructed in all things and well-approved in the sight of all the living.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁸ Don't hesitate to correct someone who is acting foolishly or an old man who goes around with prostitutes. All of this is worthwhile advice, and if you follow it, everyone will approve of your behavior.

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

⁸ Don’t be ashamed to instruct the unwise and foolish, and one of extreme old age who contends with those who are young. So you will be well instructed indeed and approved in the sight of every living man.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

⁸ Do not be embarrassed to correct stupid fools or even an older person who is being immoral. If you follow my advice, others will honor you for the lessons of wisdom you have learned.

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