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

Sirach 36:12

O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by thy name, and upon Israel, whom thou hast named thy firstborn.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Some of them hath he blessed and exalted, and some of them hath he sanctified, and set near himself: but some of them hath he cursed and brought low, and turned out of their places.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by your name, and upon Israel, whom you have named your firstborn.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by your name, and upon Israel, whom you likened to a firstborn.
World English Bible