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Sirach 20:27

He who is wise in words will advance himself. And one who is prudent will please great men.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
A wise man shall promote himself [to honour] with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
A wise man shall promote himself to honor with his words: and he that has understanding will please great men.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.
King James Version
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