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

Sirach 31:22

My son, hear me, and despise me not, and at the last thou shalt find as I told thee: in all thy works be quick, so shall there no sickness come unto thee.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
He that taketh away his neighbour's living slayeth him; and he that defraudeth the labourer his hire is a bloodshedder.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
My son, hear me, and despise me not, and at the last you shall find as I told you: in all your works be quick, so shall there no sickness come to you.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Hear me, my son, and don’t despise me, and in the end you will appreciate my words. In all your works be skillful, and no disease will come to you.
World English Bible