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Sirach 31:17

Be first to stop for manners’ sake. Don’t be insatiable, lest you offend.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
he raiseth up the soul, and lighteneth the eyes: he giveth health, life, and blessing.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Leave off first for manners' sake; and be not unsatiable, lest you offend.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Leave off first for manners’ sake; and be not unsatiable, lest thou offend.
King James Version