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KJV

Sirach 21:12

He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplies bitterness.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
He who is not clever will not be instructed. There is a cleverness which makes bitterness abound.
World English Bible
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