Parallel SIR 6:36

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B I ◄ ← Sir 6:36 ↓ → ► ©

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BrLXX Ἐὰν ἴδῃς συνετὸν, ὄρθριζε πρὸς αὐτὸν, καὶ βαθμοὺς θυρῶν αὐτοῦ ἐκτριβέτω ὁ πούς σου.
(Ean idaʸs suneton, orthrize pros auton, kai bathmous thurōn autou ektribetō ho pous sou. )

BrTr And if thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door.

WEBBE If you see a man of understanding, get to him early.
⇔ Let your foot wear out the steps of his doors.

KJB-1611 And if thou seest a man of vnderstanding, get thee betimes vnto him, and let thy foote weare the steps of his doore.
(And if thou/you seest a man of understanding, get thee/you betimes unto him, and let thy/your foot wear the steps of his door.)