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

Sirach 15:17

Before man is life and death; and whether him liketh shall be given him.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Before man is life and death; and whether he liketh shall be given him.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Before man is life and death; and whether him likes shall be given him.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Before man is life and death. Whichever he likes, it will be given to him.
World English Bible