Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

2 Maccabees 2:31

But to use brevity, and avoid much laboring of the work, is to be granted to him that will make an abridgment.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
but to use brevity, and avoid much labouring of the work, is to be granted to him that will make an abridgement.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
But to use brevity, and avoid much labouring of the work, is to be granted to him that will make an abridgment.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
but to strive after brevity of expression, and to avoid a labored fullness in the treatment, is to be granted to him who would bring a writing into a new form.
World English Bible