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Sirach 20:21 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" There is one who is hindered from sinning through lack. When he rests, he will not be troubled. "

Sirach 20:21

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19 A man without grace is a tale out of season. It will be continually in the mouth of the ignorant.

20 A parable from a fool’s mouth will be rejected; for he won’t tell it at the proper time.

21 There is one who is hindered from sinning through lack. When he rests, he will not be troubled.

22 There is one who destroys his soul through bashfulness. By a foolish countenance, he will destroy it.

23 There is one who for bashfulness makes promises to his friend; and he makes him his enemy for nothing.

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Sirach 20:1

"There is a reproof that is not timely; and there is a person who is wise enough to keep silent."

Sirach 20:2

"How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry. He who confesses will be kept back from harm."

Sirach 20:4

"As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin, so is he who executes judgments with violence."

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"There is one who keeps silent and is found wise; and there is one who is hated for his much talk."

Sirach 20:6

"There is one who keeps silent, for he has no answer to make; And there is one who keeps silent, knowing when to speak."

Sirach 20:7

"A wise man will be silent until his time has come, but the braggart and fool will miss his time."

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