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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 2:9

In 4 translations

KJV: Ye that fear the Lord, hope for good, and for everlasting joy and mercy.
WEB: All you who fear the Lord, hope for good things, and for eternal gladness and mercy.
DRC2:10: Ye that fear the Lord, hope in him: and mercy shall come to you for your delight. Ye that fear the Lord, love him, and your hearts shall be enlightened.
LXXE: Ye that fear the Lord, hope for good, and for everlasting joy and mercy.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br: Οἱ φοβούμενοι Κύριον ἐλπίσατε εἰς ἀγαθὰ, καὶ εἰς εὐφροσύνην αἰῶνος καὶ ἐλέους.

Verse numbering differs between Bibles

2:9-10 in some Bibles
2:9a in most Bibles
2:9b in most Bibles