Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

1 Esdras 8:51

For I was ashamed to ask the king footmen, and horsemen, and conduct for safeguard against our adversaries.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
for I was ashamed to ask the king footmen, and horsemen, and conduct for safeguard against our adversaries.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
For I was ashamed to ask the king footmen, and horsemen, and conduct for safeguard against our adversaries.
Septuagint in American English (2012)