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LXX2012

Sirach 38:24

The wisdom of a learned man comes by opportunity of leisure: and he that has little business shall become wise.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
The wisdom of the scribe comes by the opportunity of leisure. He who has little business can become wise.
World English Bible