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

Sirach 27:7

Praise no man before you hear him speak; for this is the trial of men.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Praise no man before thou hearest him speak; for this is the trial of men.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Praise no man before thou hearest him speak; for this is the trial of men.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Praise no man before you hear his thoughts, for this is how people are tested.
World English Bible