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

Sirach 51:18

For I purposed to do after her, and earnestly I followed that which is good; so shall I not be confounded.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
For I purposed to do after her, and earnestly I followed that which is good; so shall I not be confounded.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
For I purposed to do after her, and earnestly I followed that which is good; so shall I not be confounded.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
For I determined to practice her. I was zealous for that which is good. I will never be put to shame.
World English Bible