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Sirach 8:17

Don’t consult with a fool, for he will not be able to keep a secret.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Consult not with a fool; for he can’t keep counsel.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.
King James Version
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