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

Sirach 13:9

If thou be invited of a mighty man, withdraw thyself, and so much the more will he invite thee.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
If thou be invited of a mighty man, withdraw thyself, and so much the more will he invite thee.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
If you be invited of a mighty man, withdraw yourself, and so much the more will he invite you.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
If a mighty man invites you, be reserved, and he will invite you more.
World English Bible