Ben Sira 1:22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 Unjust anger can never be justified;
anger pulls a person to utter ruin.
Sirach 1:22
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
22 Unjust anger cannot be justified,
for anger tips the scale to one’s ruin.
Sirach 1:22
Good News Translation
Self-control
22 There is no excuse for unjustified anger; it can bring about your downfall.
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