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

Sirach 4:20

[¶My sonne,] Make muche of time, and eschewe the thing that is euil,

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Observe the opportunity, and beware of evil; and be not ashamed when it concerneth thy soul.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Observe the opportunity, and beware of evil; and be not ashamed when it concerns your soul.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Observe the opportunity, and beware of evil; and be not ashamed when it concerneth thy soul.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Watch for the opportunity, and beware of evil. Don’t be ashamed of your soul.
World English Bible