Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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Sirach 3:23

[But] what [God] hathe commanded thee, thinke vpon that with reuerence, [and be not curious in many of his workes:] for it is not nedeful for thee to se with thine eyes the things that are secret.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Be not curious in unnecessary matters; for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are showed to you than men understand.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Don’t be overly busy in tasks that are beyond you, for more things are shown to you than men can understand.
World English Bible