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Sirach 17:2

He gave them days by number, and a set time, and gave them authority over the things that are on it.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
He gave them few days, and a short time, and power also over the things therein.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
He gave them few days, and a short time, and power also over the things therein.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
He gave them few days, and a short time, and power also over the things therein.
King James Version
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