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Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 21
In 4 translations
- KJV
- They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.
- WEB
- The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation. They will ponder his words in their heart.
- DRC21:20
- The mouth of the prudent is sought after in the church, and they will think upon his words in their hearts.
- LXXE
- They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.
Original-language editions
- LXX-Br
- Στόμα φρονίμου ζητηθήσεται ἐν ἐκκλησίᾳ, καὶ τοὺς λόγους αὐτοῦ διανοηθήσεται ἐν καρδίᾳ.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
- 21:20 in some Bibles
- 21:17 in most Bibles