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

Sirach 39:2

He will keep the sayings of the renowned men: and where subtil parables are, he will be there also.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
He will keep the sayings of the renowned men: and where subtil parables are, he will be there also.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
He will keep the sayings of the renowned men: and where subtle parables are, he will be there also.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
He will keep the sayings of the men of renown and will enter in amidst the subtleties of parables.
World English Bible
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