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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 25:17

In 4 translations

KJV
The wickedness of a woman changeth her face, and darkeneth her countenance like sackcloth.
WEB
The wickedness of a woman changes her appearance, and darkens her countenance like that of a bear.
DRC25:24
The wickedness of a woman changeth her face: and she darkeneth her countenance as a bear: and sheweth it like sackcloth. In the midst of her neighbours,
LXXE
The wickedness of a woman changeth her face, and darkeneth her countenance like sackcloth.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Πονηρία γυναικὸς ἀλλοιοῖ τὴν ὅρασιν αὐτῆς, καὶ σκοτοῖ τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτῆς ὡς σάκκον.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 25:24 in some Bibles
  • 25:17 in most Bibles

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