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

Sirach 7:5

justify not thyself before the Lord; and boast not of thy wisdom before the king.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Justify not thyself before the Lord; and boast not of thy wisdom before the king.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
justify not yourself before the Lord; and boast not of your wisdom before the king.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Don’t justify yourself in the presence of the Lord, and don’t display your wisdom before the king.
World English Bible