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LXX2012

Sirach 10:23

It is not meet to despise the poor man that has understanding; neither is it convenient to magnify a sinful man.

Parallel Translations

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It is not meet to despise the poor man that hath understanding; neither is it convenient to magnify a sinful man.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
It is not meet to despise the poor man that hath understanding; neither is it convenient to magnify a sinful man.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
It is not right to dishonor a poor man who has understanding. It is not fitting to glorify a man who is a sinner.
World English Bible
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