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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 14:6

In 4 translations

KJV
There is none worse than he that envieth himself; and this is a recompence of his wickedness.
WEB
There is none more evil than he who is grudging to himself. This is a punishment for his wickedness.
DRC
There is none worse than he that envieth himself, and this is the reward of his wickedness:
LXXE
There is none worse than he that envieth himself; and this is a recompence of his wickedness.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Τοῦ βασκαίνοντος ἑαυτὸν οὐκ ἔστι πονηρότερος, καὶ τοῦτο ἀνταπόδομα τῆς κακίας αὐτοῦ·

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