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

Sirach 2:18

They that feare the Lord, wil prepare their hearts, and humble their soules in his sight.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
[saying], We will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men: for as his majesty is, so is his mercy.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Saying, We will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men: for as his majesty is, so is his mercy.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Saying, We will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men: for as his majesty is, so is his mercy.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
We will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men; for as his majesty is, so also is his mercy.
World English Bible