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

Sirach 11:7

Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Blame not before you have examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Don’t blame before you investigate. Understand first, and then rebuke.
World English Bible