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

Sirach 28:21

The death thereof is an evil death, the grave were better than it.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
The death thereof is an evil death, the grave were better than it.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
The death thereof is an evil death, the grave were better than it.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Its death is an evil death, and Hades is better than it.
World English Bible