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Read›Wisdom of Solomon›Chapter 8

Wisdom of Solomon 8:9

In 4 translations

KJV
Therefore I purposed to take her to me to live with me, knowing that she would be a counsellor of good things, and a comfort in cares and grief.
WEB
Therefore I determined to take her to live with me, knowing that she is one who would give me good counsel, and encourage me in cares and grief.
DRC
I purposed therefore to take her to me to live with me: knowing that she will communicate to me of her good things, and will be a comfort in my cares and grief.
LXXE
Therefore I purposed to take her to me to live with me, knowing that she would be a counsellor of good things, and a comfort in cares and grief.

Original-language editions

LXX-Br
Ἔκρινα τοίνυν ταύτην ἀγαγέσθαι πρὸς συμβίωσιν, εἰδὼς ὅτι ἔσται μοι σύμβουλος ἀγαθῶν, καὶ παραίνεσις φροντίδων καὶ λύπης.

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