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

Sirach 28:12

If you blow the spark, it shall burn: if you spit upon it, it shall be quenched: and both these come out of your mouth.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
If thou blow the spark, it shall burn: if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: and both these come out of thy mouth.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
If thou blow the spark, it shall burn: if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: and both these come out of thy mouth.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
If you blow on a spark, it will burn; and if you spit upon it, it will be quenched. Both of these come out of your mouth.
World English Bible