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

Sirach 22:6

A tale out of season [is as] musick in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
A tale out of season [is as] music in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
A tale out of season is as musick in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Ill-timed conversation is like music in mourning, but stripes and correction are wisdom in every season.
World English Bible