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LXX

Sirach 27:16

Whoso discovereth secrets loseth his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Whoso discovers secrets loses his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Whoso discovereth secrets loseth his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
He who reveals secrets destroys trust, and will not find a close friend.
World English Bible
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