Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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Sirach 33:4

As the question is made, prepare the answer, and so shalt thou be heard: be sure of the matter, and so answer.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
As thou wast sanctified in us before them: so be thou magnified among them before us.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Prepare what to say, and so you shall be heard: and bind up instruction, and then make answer.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Prepare what to say, and so thou shalt be heard: and bind up instruction, and then make answer.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Prepare your speech, and so you will be heard. Bind up instruction, and make your answer.
World English Bible