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Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 28

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 28:8

In 4 translations

KJV
Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: for a furious man will kindle strife,
WEB
Abstain from strife, and you will diminish your sins, for a passionate man will kindle strife.
DRC28:10
Refrain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: For a passionate man kindleth strife, and a sinful man will trouble his friends, and bring in debate in the midst of them that are at peace.
LXXE
Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: for a furious man will kindle strife.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Ἀπόσχου ἀπὸ μάχης, καὶ ἐλαττώσεις ἁμαρτίας· ἄνθρωπος γὰρ θυμώδης ἐκκαύσει μάχην.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 28:10-11 in some Bibles
  • 28:8a in most Bibles
  • 28:8b in most Bibles

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