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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 9:17

In 4 translations

KJV
For the hand of the artificer the work shall be commended: and the wise ruler of the people for his speech.
WEB
A work is commended because of the skill of the artisan; so he who rules the people will be considered wise for his speech.
DRC9:24
Works shall be praised for the hand of the artificers, and the prince of the people for the wisdom of his speech, but word of the ancients for the sense.
LXXE
For the hand of the artificer the work shall be commended; and the wise ruler of the people for his speech.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Ἐν χειρὶ τεχνιτῶν ἔργον ἐπαινεθήσεται, καὶ ὁ ἡγούμενος λαοῦ σοφὸς ἐν λόγῳ αὐτοῦ.
Verse numbering differs between Bibles
  • 9:24 in some Bibles
  • 9:17 in most Bibles

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