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Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 34

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 34:19

In 4 translations

KJV
The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.
WEB
The Most High has no pleasure in the offerings of the ungodly, Neither is he pacified for sins by the multitude of sacrifices.
DRC34:23
The most High approveth not the gifts of the wicked: neither hath he respect to the oblations of the unjust, nor will he be pacified for sins by the multitude of their sacrifices.
LXXE34:23
Whoso is liberal of his meat, men shall speak well of him; and the report of his good housekeeping will be believed.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br34:23
Λαμπρὸν ἐπʼ ἄρτοῖς εὐλογήσει χείλη, καὶ μαρτυρία τῆς καλλονῆς αὐτοῦ πιστή.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 34:23 in some Bibles
  • 34:19 in most Bibles

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