Translations
Louis Segond 1910
Croyez-vous que l'Ecriture parle en vain? C'est avec jalousie que Dieu chérit l'esprit qu'il a fait habiter en nous.
KJV
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
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