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

Sirach 3:2

For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
For the Lord has given the father honor over the children, and has confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons.
World English Bible