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

Sirach 10:3

An unwise king destroys his people; but through the prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
An unwise king destroyeth his people; but through the prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
An unwise king destroyeth his people; but through the prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
An undisciplined king will destroy his people. A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful.
World English Bible