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

Sirach 40:30

Begging is sweet in the mouth of the shameless: but in his belly there shall burn a fire.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Begging is sweet in the mouth of the shameless: but in his belly there shall burn a fire.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Begging is sweet in the mouth of the shameless: but in his belly there shall burn a fire.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Begging will be sweet in the mouth of the shameless, but it kindles a fire in his belly.
World English Bible