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Sirach 20:9 - Meaning and Application
Understand how this verse speaks to what you're facing and how to apply it today
Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" There is a prosperity that a man finds in misfortunes; and there is a gain that turns to loss. "
Sirach 20:9
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
7 A wise man will be silent until his time has come, but the braggart and fool will miss his time.
8 He who uses many words will be abhorred. He who takes authority for himself will be hated in it.
9 There is a prosperity that a man finds in misfortunes; and there is a gain that turns to loss.
10 There is a gift that will not profit you; and there is a gift that pays back double.
11 There are losses because of glory; and there is one who has lifted up his head from a low estate.
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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."
Sirach 20:5
"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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