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

Sirach 8:1

Strive not with a mighty man' lest you fall into his hands.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Strive not with a mighty man, lest thou fall into his hands.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Strive not with a mighty man, lest thou fall into his hands.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Don’t contend with a mighty man, lest perhaps you fall into his hands.
World English Bible