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Read›Wisdom of Solomon›Chapter 16
In 4 translations
- KJV
- That it might be known, that we must prevent the sun to give thee thanks, and at the dayspring pray unto thee.
- WEB
- that it might be known that we must rise before the sun to give you thanks, and must pray to you at the dawning of the light;
- DRC
- That it might be known to all, that we ought to prevent the sun to bless thee, and adore thee at the dawning of the light.
- LXXE
- that it might be known, that we must prevent the sun to give thee thanks, and at the dayspring pray unto thee.
Original-language editions
- LXX-Br
- ὅπως γνωστὸν ᾖ, ὅτι δεῖ φθάνειν τὸν ἥλιον ἐπʼ εὐχαριστίαν σου, καὶ πρὸς ἀνατολὴν φωτὸς ἐντυγχάνειν σοι.