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Read›Wisdom of Solomon›Chapter 13
In 4 translations
- KJV
- For he provided for it that it might not fall, knowing that it was unable to help itself; for it is an image, and hath need of help:
- WEB
- He plans for it that it may not fall down, knowing that it is unable to help itself (for truly it is an image, and needs help).
- DRC
- Providing for it, lest it should fall, knowing that it is unable to help itself: for it is an image, and hath need of help.
- LXXE
- for he provided for it that it might not fall, knowing that it was unable to help itself; for it is an image, and hath need of help.
Original-language editions
- LXX-Br
- ἵνα μὲν οὖν μὴ καταπέσῃ, προενόησεν αὐτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι ἀδυνατεῖ ἑαυτῷ βοηθῆσαι, καὶ γάρ ἐστιν εἰκὼν, καὶ χρείαν ἔχει βοηθείας.