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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 37:8

In 4 translations

KJV
Beware of a counsellor, and know before what need he hath; for he will counsel for himself; lest he cast the lot upon thee,
WEB
Let your soul beware of a counselor, and know in advance what is his interest (for he will take counsel for himself), lest he cast the lot against you,
DRC37:9
Beware of a counsellor. And know before what need he hath: for he will devise to his own mind: Lest he thrust a stake into the ground, and say to thee:
LXXE
Beware of a counsellor, and know before what need he hath; for he will counsel for himself; lest he cast the lot upon thee,

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Ἀπὸ συμβούλου φύλαξον τὴν ψυχήν σου, καὶ γνῶθι πρότερον τίς αὐτοῦ χρεία· καὶ γὰρ αὐτὸς ἑαυτῷ βουλεύσεται· μήποτε βάλῃ ἐπὶ σοὶ κλῆρον,
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 37:9-10 in some Bibles
  • 37:8a in most Bibles
  • 37:8b in most Bibles

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