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

Sirach 27:19

As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and shalt not get him again.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
As one that lets a bird go out of his hand, so have you let your neighbor go, and shall not get him again
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and shalt not get him again
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
As a bird which you have released out of your hand, so you have let your neighbor go, and you will not catch him again.
World English Bible