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Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 19
In 4 translations
- KJV
- A man may be known by his look, and one that hath understanding by his countenance, when thou meetest him.
- WEB
- A man will be known by his appearance. One who has understanding will be known by his face when you meet him.
- DRC19:26
- A man is known by his look, and a wise man, when thou meetest him, is known by his countenance.
- LXXE
- A man may be known by his look, and one that hath understanding by his countenance, when thou meetest him.
Original-language editions
- LXX-Br
- Ἀπὸ ὁράσεως ἐπιγνωσθήσεται ἀνὴρ, καὶ ἀπὸ ἀπαντήσεως προσώπου ἐπιγνωσθήσεται νοήμων.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
- 19:26 in some Bibles
- 19:29 in most Bibles