Parallel SIR 30:17

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B I ◄ ← Sir 30:17 ↓ → ► ©

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

BrLXX Κρείσσων θάνατος ὑπὲρ ζωὴν πικρὰν, ἢ ἀῤῥώστημα ἔμμονον.
(Kreissōn thanatos huper zōaʸn pikran, aʸ aɽɽōstaʸma emmonon. )

BrTr Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.

WEBBE Death is better than a bitter life,
⇔ and eternal rest than a continual sickness.

KJB-1611 Death is better then a bitter life, or continuall sickenesse.