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LXX2012

Sirach 37:8

Beware of a counsellor, and know before what need he has; for he will counsel for himself; lest he cast the lot upon you,

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Beware of a counsellor, and know before what need he hath; for he will counsel for himself; lest he cast the lot upon thee,
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Beware of a counsellor, and know before what need he hath; for he will counsel for himself; lest he cast the lot upon thee,
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Let your soul beware of a counselor, and know in advance what is his interest (for he will take counsel for himself), lest he cast the lot against you,
World English Bible