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

Sirach 19:24

He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the law of the most High.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
He that has small understanding, and fears God, is better than one that has much wisdom, and transgresses the law of the most High.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the law of the most High.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Better is one who has little understanding, and fears God, than one who has much intelligence and transgresses the law.
World English Bible