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Read›Wisdom of Solomon›Chapter 16
In 4 translations
- KJV
- For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quencheth all things: for the world fighteth for the righteous.
- WEB
- For, what was most marvelous, in the water which quenches all things, the fire burned hotter; for the world fights for the righteous.
- DRC
- And which was wonderful, in water, which extinguisheth all things, the fire had more force: for the world fighteth for the just.
- LXXE
- For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quencheth all things: for the world fighteth for the righteous.
Original-language editions
- LXX-Br
- Τὸ γὰρ παραδοξότατον, ἐν τῷ πάντα σβεννῦντι ὕδατι πλεῖον ἐνήργει τὸ πῦρ· ὑπέρμαχος γὰρ ὁ κόσμος ἐστὶ δικαίων.