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

Sirach 26:23

An harlot is compared to a sowe: but the wife that is maried, is counted as a towre against death to her housband.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
A wicked woman is given as a portion to a wicked man: but a godly woman is given to him that fears the Lord.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
A wicked woman is given as a portion to a wicked man: but a godly woman is given to him that feareth the Lord.
King James Version