Know the Text⌕

Reading as Seek: to learn Scripture and its teachings. Same facts, warmer framing.

Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 37

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 37:7

In 4 translations

KJV
Every counsellor extolleth counsel; but there is some that counselleth for himself.
WEB
Every counselor extols counsel, but some give counsel in their own interest.
DRC37:8
Every counsellor giveth out counsel, but there is one that is a counsellor for himself.
LXXE
Every counsellor extolleth counsel; but there is some that counselleth for himself.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Πᾶς σύμβουλος ἐξαίρει βουλὴν, ἀλλʼ ἔστι συμβουλεύων εἰς ἑαυτόν.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 37:8 in some Bibles
  • 37:7 in most Bibles

Report a problem

Found something wrong, unsourced or unfair? Tell us; every report is read. Please don’t include personal information.

↑