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Wisdom of Solomon 16:3

To the intent that thei that desired meat, by the things which were shewed and sent among them, might turne awaye their necessarie desire, & that thei, which had suffred penurie for a space, shulde also fele a newe taste.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
to the end that they, desiring food, might for the ugly sight of the beasts sent among them lothe even that, which they must needs desire; but these, suffering penury for a short space, might be made partakers of a strange taste.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
To the end that they, desiring food, might for the ugly sight of the beasts sent among them lothe even that, which they must needs desire; but these, suffering penury for a short space, might be made partakers of a strange taste.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
To the end that they, desiring food, might for the ugly sight of the beasts sent among them lothe even that, which they must needs desire; but these, suffering penury for a short space, might be made partakers of a strange taste.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
to the end that your enemies, desiring food, might for the hideousness of the creatures sent among them, loathe even the necessary appetite; but these, your people, having for a short time suffered lack, might even partake of delicacies.
World English Bible