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

Sirach 31:23

When one buildeth, and another pulleth down, what profit have they then but labour?

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Whoso is liberal of his meat, men shall speak well of him; and the report of his good housekeeping will be believed.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Whoso is liberal of his meat, men shall speak well of him; and the report of his good housekeeping will be believed.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
People bless him who is liberal with his food. The testimony of his excellence will be believed.
World English Bible