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LXX

Sirach 39:11

If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: and if he live, he shall increase it.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: and if he live, he shall increase it.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: and if he live, he shall increase it.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
If he continues, he will leave a greater name than a thousand. If he finally rests, it is enough for him.
World English Bible
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