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LXX2012

Sirach 39:1

But he that gives his mind to the law of the most High, and is occupied in the meditation thereof, will seek out the wisdom of all the ancient, and be occupied in prophecies.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients, and be occupied in prophecies.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
But he that giveth his mind to the law of the most High, and is occupied in the meditation thereof, will seek out the wisdom of all the ancient, and be occupied in prophecies.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Not so he who has applied his soul and meditates in the law of the Most High. He will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients and will be occupied with prophecies.
World English Bible