Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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Sirach 40:19

Children, and the buylding of the citie maketh a perpetual name: but an honest woman is counted aboue them bothe.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Children and the building of a city continue a man's name: but a blameless wife is counted above them both.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Children and the building of a city continue a man's name: but a blameless wife is counted above them both.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Children and the building of a city continue a man’s name: but a blameless wife is counted above them both.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Children and the building of a city establish a name. A blameless wife is better than both.
World English Bible