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Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 18

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 18:12

In 4 translations

KJV
He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.
WEB
He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil. Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness.
DRC18:10
He hath seen the presumption of their heart that it is wicked, and hath known their end that it is evil. Therefore bath he filled up his mercy in their favour, and hath shewn them the way of justice.
LXXE
He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Εἶδε καὶ ἐπέγνω τὴν καταστροφὴν αὐτῶν ὅτι πονηρὰ, διὰ τοῦτο ἐπλήθυνε τὸν ἐξιλασμὸν αὐτοῦ.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 18:10-11 in some Bibles
  • 18:12a in most Bibles
  • 18:12b in most Bibles

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