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

Sirach 20:2

It is muche better to reproue, then to beare euil wil: and he that acknowledgeth his faute, shalbe preserued from hurt.

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
WEBView canonical →
How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry. He who confesses will be kept back from harm.
World English Bible