Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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Sirach 19:23

He that hathe smale vnderstanding, and feareth God, is better then one that hathe muche wisdome, & transgresseth the Law of the moste High.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
There is a wickedness, and the same an abomination; and there is a fool wanting in wisdom.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
There is a wickedness, and the same an abomination; and there is a fool lacking in wisdom.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
There is a wickedness, and the same an abomination; and there is a fool wanting in wisdom.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
There is a wickedness, and it is an abomination. There is a fool lacking in wisdom.
World English Bible