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

Sirach 20:23

A lie is a wicked shame in a man: yet is it oft in the mouth of the vnwise.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
There is that for bashfulness promises to his friend, and makes him his enemy for nothing.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
There is one who for bashfulness makes promises to his friend; and he makes him his enemy for nothing.
World English Bible