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

Sirach 28:18

Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Many have fallen by the edge of the sword, yet not so many as those who have fallen because of the tongue.
World English Bible