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Sirach 44:4

leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their understanding, giving instruction for the people. Their words in their instruction were wise.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent in their instruction:
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions:
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions:
King James Version
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