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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 32:2

In 4 translations

KJV
And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place, that thou mayest be merry with them, and receive a crown for thy well ordering of the feast.
WEB
And when you have done all your duties, take your place, that you may be gladdened on their account, and receive a wreath for your good service.
DRC32:3
Have care of them, and so sit down, and when thou hast acquitted thyself of all thy charge, take thy place: That thou mayst rejoice for them, and receive a crown as an ornament of grace, and get the honour of the contribution.
LXXE
He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour; and he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Ἀνταποδιδοὺς χάριν προσφέρων σεμίδαλιν, καὶ ὁ ποιῶν ἐλεημοσύνην θυσιάζων αἰνέσεως.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 32:2-3 in some Bibles
  • 32:2a in most Bibles
  • 32:2b in most Bibles

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