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

Sirach 37:9

and say unto thee, Thy way is good: and afterward he stand on the other side, to see what shall befall thee.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
And say to you, Your way is good: and afterward he stand on the other side, to see what shall befall you.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
And say unto thee, Thy way is good: and afterward he stand on the other side, to see what shall befall thee.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
and say to you, “Your way is good.” Then he will stand near you, to see what will happen to you.
World English Bible