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

Sirach 28:8

Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: for a furious man will kindle strife,

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: for a furious man will kindle strife.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Abstain from strife, and you shall diminish your sins: for a furious man will kindle strife,
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Abstain from strife, and you will diminish your sins, for a passionate man will kindle strife.
World English Bible
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