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

Sirach 4:28

Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord shall fight for thee.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord shall fight for thee.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Strive for the truth to death, and the Lord shall fight for you.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Strive for the truth to death, and the Lord God will fight for you.
World English Bible