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

Sirach 31:25

Shew not thy valiantness in wine; for wine hath destroyed many.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
He that washeth himself after the touching of a dead body, if he touch it again, what availeth his washing?
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Show not your valiantness in wine; for wine has destroyed many.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Don’t show yourself valiant in wine, for wine has destroyed many.
World English Bible