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

Sirach 39:3

He will seek out the secrets of grave sentences, and be conversant in dark parables.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
He will seek out the secrets of grave sentences, and be conversant in dark parables.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
He will seek out the secrets of grave sentences, and be conversant in dark parables.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
He will seek out the hidden meaning of proverbs and be conversant in the dark sayings of parables.
World English Bible