Ben Sira 20:2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 It is much better to admonish than to lose one’s temper;
Sirach 20:2
Good News Translation
2 But it is much better to rebuke the person than to keep your anger bottled up.
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Sirach 20:2
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
2 How much better it is to rebuke than to fume!
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