Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

Sirach 10:27

Better is he that labores, and abounds in all things, than he that boasts himself, and lacks bread.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself, and wanteth bread.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself, and wanteth bread.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Better is he who labors and abounds in all things, than he who boasts and lacks bread.
World English Bible