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

1 Esdras 8:94

Like as thou hast decreed, and as many as do obey the law of the Lord.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
like as thou hast decreed, and as many as do obey the law of the Lord.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Like as you have decreed, and as many as do obey the law of the Lord.
Septuagint in American English (2012)