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LXX2012

Sirach 16:23

He that lacks understanding will think upon vain things: and a foolish man erring imagines follies.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
He that wanteth understanding will think upon vain things: and a foolish man erring imagineth follies.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
He that wanteth understanding will think upon vain things: and a foolish man erring imagineth follies.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
He who is lacking in understanding thinks about these things. An unwise and erring man thinks foolishly.
World English Bible
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