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Sirach 20
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1There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man holds his tongue, and he is wise .
1There is a reproof that is not timely; and there is a person who is wise enough to keep silent.
2It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesses his fault shall be preserved from hurt.
2How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry. He who confesses will be kept back from harm.
4As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; so is he that executes judgment with violence.
4As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin, so is he who executes judgments with violence.
5There is one that keeps silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becomes hateful.
5There is one who keeps silent and is found wise; and there is one who is hated for his much talk.
6Some man holds his tongue, because he has not to answer: and some keeps silence, knowing his time.
6There is one who keeps silent, for he has no answer to make; And there is one who keeps silent, knowing when to speak.
7A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.
7A wise man will be silent until his time has come, but the braggart and fool will miss his time.
8He that uses many words shall be abhorred; and he that takes to himself authority therein shall be hated .
8He who uses many words will be abhorred. He who takes authority for himself will be hated in it.
9There is a sinner that has good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turns to loss.
9There is a prosperity that a man finds in misfortunes; and there is a gain that turns to loss.
10There is a gift that shall not profit you; and there is a gift whose recompence is double.
10There is a gift that will not profit you; and there is a gift that pays back double.
11There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that lifts up his head from a low estate.
11There are losses because of glory; and there is one who has lifted up his head from a low estate.
12There is that buys much for a little, and repays it sevenfold.
12There is one who buys much for a little, and pays for it again sevenfold.
13A wise man by his words makes him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.
13He who is wise in words will make himself beloved; but the pleasantries of fools will be wasted.
14The gift of a fool shall do you no good when you have it; neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looks to receive many things for one.
14The gift of a fool will not profit you, for he looks for repayment many times instead of one.
15He gives little, and upbraids much; he opens his mouth like a crier; to day he lends, and to morrow will he ask it again: such an one is to be hated of God and man.
15He will give little and insult much. He will open his mouth like a crier. Today he will lend, and tomorrow he will ask for it back. Such a one is a hateful man.
16The fool says, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me.
16The fool will say, “I have no friend, and I have no thanks for my good deeds. Those who eat my bread have an evil tongue.”
17How often, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he knows not aright what it is to have; and it is all one to him as if he had it not.
17How often, and of how many, will he be laughed to scorn!
18To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.
18A slip on a pavement is better than a slip with the tongue. So the fall of the wicked will come speedily.
19An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the unwise.
19A man without grace is a tale out of season. It will be continually in the mouth of the ignorant.
20A wise sentence shall be rejected when it comes out of a fool's mouth ; for he will not speak it in due season.
20A parable from a fool’s mouth will be rejected; for he won’t tell it at the proper time.
21There is that is hindered from sinning through lack: and when he takes rest, he shall not be troubled.
21There is one who is hindered from sinning through lack. When he rests, he will not be troubled.
22There is that destroys his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthrows himself.
22There is one who destroys his soul through bashfulness. By a foolish countenance, he will destroy it.
23There is that for bashfulness promises to his friend, and makes him his enemy for nothing.
23There is one who for bashfulness makes promises to his friend; and he makes him his enemy for nothing.
24A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.
24A lie is an ugly blot on a person. It will be continually in the mouth of the ignorant.
25A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage.
25A thief is better than a man who is continually lying, but they both will inherit destruction.
26The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him .
26The destination of a liar is dishonor. His shame is with him continually.
27A wise man shall promote himself to honor with his words: and he that has understanding will please great men.
27He who is wise in words will advance himself. And one who is prudent will please great men.
28He that tils his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleases great men shall get pardon for iniquity.
28He who tills his land will raise his harvest high. He who pleases great men will get pardon for iniquity.
29Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he can’t reprove.
29Favors and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and as a muzzle on the mouth, turn away reproofs.
30Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?
30Wisdom that is hidden, and treasure that is out of sight— what profit is in either of them?
31Better is he that hides his folly than a man that hides his wisdom.
31Better is a man who hides his folly than a man who hides his wisdom.