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

Sirach 37:27

My son, prove your soul in your life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that to it.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
My son, prove thy soul in thy life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that unto it.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
My son, prove thy soul in thy life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that unto it.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it.
World English Bible