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

Sirach 47:2

As is the fat taken away from the peace offering, so was David chosen out of the children of Israel.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
As is the fat taken away from the peace offering, so was David chosen out of the children of Israel.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
As is the fat taken away from the peace offering, so was David chosen out of the children of Israel.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
As is the fat when it is separated from the peace offering, so was David separated from the children of Israel.
World English Bible