Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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Sirach 27:7

Praise no man before you hear his thoughts, for this is how people are tested.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Praise no man before thou hearest him speak; for this is the trial of men.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Praise no man before you hear him speak; for this is the trial of men.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Praise no man before thou hearest him speak; for this is the trial of men.
King James Version