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Sirach 21:24

It is rude for someone to listen at a door, but a prudent person will be grieved with the disgrace.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
It is the rudeness of a man to listen at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
King James Version
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