Parallel SIR 21:17

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B I ◄ ← Sir 21:17 ↓ → ► ©

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BrLXX Στόμα φρονίμου ζητηθήσεται ἐν ἐκκλησίᾳ, καὶ τοὺς λόγους αὐτοῦ διανοηθήσεται ἐν καρδίᾳ.
(Stoma fronimou zaʸtaʸthaʸsetai en ekklaʸsia, kai tous logous autou dianoaʸthaʸsetai en kardia. )

BrTr They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.

WEBBE The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation.
⇔ They will ponder his words in their heart.

KJB-1611 They inquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.