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

Sirach 40:16

The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
The reeds by every water or river bank will be plucked up before all grass.
World English Bible