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

Sirach 21:7

An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knows when he slips.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
An eloquent man is known far [and near]; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
He who is mighty in tongue is known far away; but the man of understanding knows when he slips.
World English Bible