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

Sirach 18:31

If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
If you give your soul the desires that please her, she will make you a laughing stock to your enemies that malign you.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
If you give fully to your soul the delight of her desire, she will make you the laughing stock of your enemies.
World English Bible