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LXX2012

Sirach 5:11

Be swift to hear; and let your life be sincere; and with patience give answer.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer.
King James Version
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