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

Sirach 20:2

How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry. He who confesses will be kept back from harm.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly:
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesses his fault shall be preserved from hurt.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.
King James Version