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

Sirach 48:23

In his time the sun went backward, and he lengthened the king’s life.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
In his time the sun went backward, and he lengthened the king's life.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
In his time the sun went backward, and he lengthened the king's life.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
In his days the sun went backward. He prolonged the life of the king.
World English Bible