Parallel SIR 14:16

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B I ◄ ← Sir 14:16 ↓ → ► ©

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BrLXX Δὸς καὶ λάβε, καὶ ἀπάτησον τὴν ψυχήν σου, ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν ἐν ᾅδου ζητῆσαι τρυφήν.
(Dos kai labe, kai apataʸson taʸn psuⱪaʸn sou, hoti ouk estin en hadou zaʸtaʸsai trufaʸn. )

BrTr Give, and take, and sanctify thy soul; for there is no seeking of dainties in the grave.

WEBBE Give, take, and treat yourself well,
⇔ because there is no seeking of luxury in Hades.

KJB-1611 Giue, and take, and sanctifie thy soule, for there is no seeking of dainties in the graue.
(Giue, and take, and sanctifie thy/your soul, for there is no seeking of dainties in the grave.)