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OET-RV by cross-referenced section SIR 19:4

⌂ ← SIR 19:4–19:12 → ║ ═ ©

This OET Readers’ Version was designed to be used with the Literal Version alongside, so you won’t get the best understanding from this single viewpoint. This is still an early look into the drafted text of the Open English Translation of the Bible. Please double-check the text in advance before using in public.

Don’t spread rumours

Sir 19:4–12

4 He who is hasty to trust is shallow-hearted.

He who sins offends against his own soul.

5 He who rejoices in wickedness will be condemned.[fn]

6 He who hates gossip has less wickedness.[fn]

7 Never repeat what is told you,

and you won’t lose anything.

8 Whether it is of friend or foe, don’t tell it.

Unless it is a sin to you, don’t reveal it.

9 Because if he has heard you and observed you,

when the time comes, he will hate you.

10 Have you heard something? Let it die with you.

Be brave: it will not make you burst!

11 A fool will travail in pain with a word,

as a woman in labour with a child.

12 As an arrow that sticks in the flesh of the thigh,

so is gossip in a fool.


19:5 The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

19:6 The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

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