Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
GNV1560

Sirach 18:31

For if thou giuest thy soule her desires, it shal make thine enemies that enuie thee, to laugh thee to scorne.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
If you give your soul the desires that please her, she will make you a laughing stock to your enemies that malign you.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
If you give fully to your soul the delight of her desire, she will make you the laughing stock of your enemies.
World English Bible