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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 19:25

In 4 translations

KJV
There is an exquisite subtilty, and the same is unjust; and there is one that turneth aside to make judgment appear; and there is a wise man that justifieth in judgment.
WEB
There is an exquisite subtlety, and it is unjust. And there is one who perverts favor to gain a judgment.The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
DRC19:22
There is an exquisite subtilty, and the same is unjust. And there is one that uttereth an exact word telling the truth. There is one that humbleth himself wickedly, and his interior is full of deceit:
LXXE
There is an exquisite subtilty, and the same is unjust; and there is one that turneth aside to make judgment appear.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Ἔστι πανουργία ἀκριβὴς καὶ αὕτη ἄδικος, καὶ ἔστι διαστρέφων χάριν τοῦ ἐκφᾶναι κρίμα.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 19:22-23 in some Bibles
  • 19:25a in most Bibles
  • 19:25b in most Bibles

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