Sirach 40:19 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both. 更多版本Common English Bible Children and building a city establish one’s name, but better than both is a wife who is considered blameless. Catholic Public Domain Version Sons, and the building of a city, will establish a name, but an immaculate wife will be ranked above these things. Good News Translation (US Version) Your name can be preserved if you have children or if you establish a city, but finding Wisdom is a better way. Owning livestock and orchards will make you famous, but it is better to have a wife you love. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Children and the building of a city establish a name. A blameless wife is better than both. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition Having wisdom is better than giving your name to your children or to a city that you have built. Cattle and fruit trees can bring you wealth, but a happy marriage is better than riches. Good News Bible (Anglicised) Your name can be preserved if you have children or if you establish a city, but finding Wisdom is a better way. Owning livestock and orchards will make you famous, but it is better to have a wife you love. |