Therefore to us, that have taken upon us this painful labour of abridging, it was not easy, but a matter of sweat and watching;
WEB
Although to us, who have taken upon ourselves the painful labor of the abridgement, the task is not easy, but a matter of sweat and sleeplessness,
DRC2:27
And as to ourselves indeed, in undertaking this work of abridging, we have taken in hand no easy task, yea rather a business full of watching and sweat.
LXXE
Therefore to us, that have taken upon us this painful labour of abridging, it was not easy, but a matter of sweat and watching;