Sirach 3:25
New Revised Standard Version
A stubborn mind will fare badly at the end, and whoever loves danger will perish in it.

Contemporary English Version
Without eyes, you cannot see, and without gaining knowledge you can never get wisdom.

New American Bible
A stubborn heart will fare badly in the end; those who love danger will perish in it.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For many things are shewn to thee above the understanding of men.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For many things are shewn to thee above the understanding of men.

Sirach 3:23
For it is not necessary for thee to see with thy eyes those things that are hid.

Sirach 3:24
In unnecessary matters be not over curious, and in many of his works thou shalt not be inquisitive.

Sirach 3:26
And the suspicion of them hath deceived many, and hath detained their minds in vanity.

Sirach 3:27
A hard heart shall fear evil at the last: and he that loveth danger shall perish in it.

Context
Sirach 3
24In unnecessary matters be not over curious, and in many of his works thou shalt not be inquisitive. 25For many things are shewn to thee above the understanding of men. 26And the suspicion of them hath deceived many, and hath detained their minds in vanity.…
Cross References
Sirach 3:23
For it is not necessary for thee to see with thy eyes those things that are hid.

Sirach 3:24
In unnecessary matters be not over curious, and in many of his works thou shalt not be inquisitive.

Sirach 3:26
And the suspicion of them hath deceived many, and hath detained their minds in vanity.

Sirach 3:27
A hard heart shall fear evil at the last: and he that loveth danger shall perish in it.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 3:24
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