Good News Translation
Giving to the poor can make up for sin, just as water can put out a blazing fire.

New Revised Standard Version
Those who repay favors give thought to the future; when they fall they will find support.

Contemporary English Version
Money given to the poor brings forgiveness for sins, just as water puts out a fire.

New American Bible
The kindness people have done crosses their paths later on; should they stumble, they will find support.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The congregation of the proud shall not be healed: for the plant of wickedness shall take root in them, and it shall not be perceived.

The congregation of the proud shall not be healed: for the plant of wickedness shall take root in them, and it shall not be perceived.

Sirach 3:28
A heart that goeth two ways shall not have success, and the perverse of heart shall be scandalized therein.

Sirach 3:29
A wicked heart shall be laden with sorrows, and the sinner will add sin to sin.

Sirach 3:31
The heart of the wise is understood in wisdom, and a good ear will hear wisdom with all desire.

Sirach 3:32
A wise heart, and which hath understanding, will abstain from sins, and in the works of justice shall have success.