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

Sirach 19:15

Admonish a friend: for many times it is a slander, and believe not every tale.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Admonish a friend: for many times it is a slander, and believe not every tale.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Admonish a friend: for many times it is a slander, and believe not every tale.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Question a friend; for many times there is slander. Don’t trust every word.
World English Bible