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

Sirach 44:4

They gouerned the people by counsel & by the knowledge of learning mete for the people, in whose doctrine were wise sentences.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent in their instruction:
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions:
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions:
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their understanding, giving instruction for the people. Their words in their instruction were wise.
World English Bible