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

Sirach 29:8

Yet have you patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to show him mercy.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Yet have thou patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to shew him mercy.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Yet have thou patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to shew him mercy.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
However be patient with a man in poor estate. Don’t keep him waiting for your alms.
World English Bible