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LXX

Sirach 20:8

He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
He that uses many words shall be abhorred; and he that takes to himself authority therein shall be hated.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
He who uses many words will be abhorred. He who takes authority for himself will be hated in it.
World English Bible
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