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

Sirach 22:21

Though thou drewest a sword at thy friend, yet despair not: for there may be a returning [to favour].

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Though you drew a sword at your friend, yet despair not: for there may be a returning [to favor.]
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Though thou drewest a sword at thy friend, yet despair not: for there may be a returning to favour.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
If you have drawn a sword against a friend, don’t despair, for there may be a way back.
World English Bible