Septuagint Bible w/ Apocrypha LXX
New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha NRSA
1 He that liveth for ever Hath created all things in general.
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He who lives forever created the whole universe;
2 The Lord only is righteous, and there is none other but he,
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the Lord alone is just.
3 Who governeth the world with the palm of his hand, and all things obey his will: for he is the King of all, by his power dividing holy things among them from profane.
4 To whom hath he given power to declare his works? and who shall find out his noble acts?
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To none has he given power to proclaim his works; and who can search out his mighty deeds?
5 Who shall number the strength of his majesty? and who shall also tell out his mercies?
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Who can measure his majestic power? And who can fully recount his mercies?
6 As for the wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, neither may any thing be put unto them, neither can the ground of them be found out.
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It is not possible to diminish or increase them, nor is it possible to fathom the wonders of the Lord.
7 When a man hath done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth off, then he shall be doubtful.
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When human beings have finished, they are just beginning, and when they stop, they are still perplexed.
8 What is man, and whereto serveth he? what is his good, and what is his evil?
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What are human beings, and of what use are they? What is good in them, and what is evil?
9 The number of a man's days at the most are an hundred years.
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The number of days in their life is great if they reach one hundred years.
10 As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.
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Like a drop of water from the sea and a grain of sand, so are a few years among the days of eternity.
11 Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them.
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That is why the Lord is patient with them and pours out his mercy upon them.
12 He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.
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He sees and recognizes that their end is miserable; therefore he grants them forgiveness all the more.
13 The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.
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The compassion of human beings is for their neighbors, but the compassion of the Lord is for every living thing. He rebukes and trains and teaches them, and turns them back, as a shepherd his flock.
14 He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after his judgments.
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He has compassion on those who accept his discipline and who are eager for his precepts.
15 My son, blemish not thy good deeds, neither use uncomfortable words when thou givest any thing.
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My child, do not mix reproach with your good deeds, or spoil your gift by harsh words.
16 Shall not the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than a gift.
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Does not the dew give relief from the scorching heat? So a word is better than a gift.
17 Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.
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Indeed, does not a word surpass a good gift? Both are to be found in a gracious person.
18 A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.
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A fool is ungracious and abusive, and the gift of a grudging giver makes the eyes dim.
19 Learn before thou speak, and use physick or ever thou be sick.
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Before you speak, learn; and before you fall ill, take care of your health.
20 Before judgment examine thyself, and in the day of visitation thou shalt find mercy.
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Before judgment comes, examine yourself; and at the time of scrutiny you will find forgiveness.
21 Humble thyself before thou be sick, and in the time of sins shew repentance.
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Before falling ill, humble yourself; and when you have sinned, repent.
22 Let nothing hinder thee to pay thy vow in due time, and defer not until death to be justified.
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Let nothing hinder you from paying a vow promptly, and do not wait until death to be released from it.
23 Before thou prayest, prepare thyself; and be not as one that tempteth the Lord.
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Before making a vow, prepare yourself; do not be like one who puts the Lord to the test.
24 Think upon the wrath that shall be at the end, and the time of vengeance, when he shall turn away his face.
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Think of his wrath on the day of death, and of the moment of vengeance when he turns away his face.
25 When thou hast enough, remember the time of hunger: and when thou art rich, think upon poverty and need.
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In the time of plenty think of the time of hunger; in days of wealth think of poverty and need.
26 From the morning until the evening the time is changed, and all things are soon done before the Lord.
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From morning to evening conditions change; all things move swiftly before the Lord.
27 A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the day of sinning he will beware of offence: but a fool will not observe time.
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One who is wise is cautious in everything; when sin is all around, one guards against wrongdoing.
28 Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise unto him that found her.
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Every intelligent person knows wisdom, and praises the one who finds her.
29 They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.
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Those who are skilled in words become wise themselves, and pour forth apt proverbs.
30 Go not after thy lusts, but refrain thyself from thine appetites.
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Do not follow your base desires, but restrain your appetites.
31 If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.
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If you allow your soul to take pleasure in base desire, it will make you the laughingstock of your enemies.
32 Take not pleasure in much good cheer, neither be tied to the expense thereof.
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Do not revel in great luxury, or you may become impoverished by its expense.
33 Be not made a beggar by banqueting upon borrowing, when thou hast nothing in thy purse: for thou shalt lie in wait for thine own life, and be talked on.
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Do not become a beggar by feasting with borrowed money, when you have nothing in your purse.
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