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

Sirach 27:3

Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of the Lord, his house shall soon be overthrown.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of the Lord, his house shall soon be overthrown.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of the Lord, his house shall soon be overthrown.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Unless a person holds on diligently to the fear of the Lord, his house will be overthrown quickly.
World English Bible