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Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 23
In 4 translations
- KJV
- Turn away from me vain hopes and concupiscence, and thou shalt hold him up that is desirous always to serve thee.
- WEB
- and turn away evil desire from me.The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
- DRC
- Give me not haughtiness of my eyes, and turn away from me all coveting.
- LXXE
- Turn away concupiscence from me.
Original-language editions
- LXX-Br
- καὶ ἐπιθυμίαν ἀπόστρεψον ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ.