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

Sirach 41:13

A good life hath but few days: but a good name endureth for ever.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
A good life hath but few days: but a good name endureth for ever.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
A good life has but few days: but a good name endures for ever.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
A good life has its number of days, but a good name continues forever.
World English Bible