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LXX2012

Wisdom of Solomon 16:17

For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quenches all things: for the world fights for the righteous.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quencheth all things: for the world fighteth for the righteous.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quencheth all things: for the world fighteth for the righteous.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
For, what was most marvelous, in the water which quenches all things, the fire burned hotter; for the world fights for the righteous.
World English Bible