Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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Sirach 6:5

A swete talke multiplieth the friends [& pacifieth them that be at variance,] and a swete tongue increaseth muche good talke.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Sweet language will multiply friends: and a fairspeaking tongue will increase kind greetings.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Sweet language will multiply friends: and a fairspeaking tongue will increase kind greetings.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Sweet language will multiply friends: and a fairspeaking tongue will increase kind greetings.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Sweet words will multiply a man’s friends. A gracious tongue will multiply courtesies.
World English Bible