Parallel SIR 27:12

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Text critical issues=none Clarity of original=clear Importance=normal (All still tentative.)

BrLXX Εἰς μέσον ἀσυνέτων συντήρησον καιρὸν, εἰς μέσον δὲ διανοουμένων ἐνδελέχιζε.
(Eis meson asunetōn suntaʸraʸson kairon, eis meson de dianooumenōn endeleⱪize. )

BrTr If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding.

WEBBE Limit your time amongst people void of understanding,
⇔ but persevere amongst the thoughtful.

KJB-1611 If thou be among the vndiscreet, obserue the time: but be continually among men of vnderstanding.
(If thou/you be among the undiscreet, observe the time: but be continually among men of understanding.)