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LXX2012

Sirach 42:14

Better is the churlishness of a man than a courteous woman, a woman, I say, which brings shame and reproach.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Better is the churlishness of a man than a courteous woman, a woman, [I say], which bringeth shame and reproach.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Better is the churlishness of a man than a courteous woman, a woman, I say, which bringeth shame and reproach.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Better is the wickedness of a man than a pleasant woman, a woman who puts you to shame and disgrace.
World English Bible