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

Sirach 19:28

And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
And if for lack of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he finds opportunity he will do evil.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
And if for lack of power he is hindered from sinning, if he finds opportunity, he will do mischief.
World English Bible