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

Sirach 4:8

Let it not grieve thee to bow down thine ear to the poor, and give him a friendly answer with meekness.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Let it not grieve you to bow down your ear to the poor, and give him a friendly answer with meekness.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Let it not grieve thee to bow down thine ear to the poor, and give him a friendly answer with meekness.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Incline your ear to a poor man. Answer him with peaceful words in humility.
World English Bible