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

Sirach 2:1

My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
My son, if thou come to serve the Lord God, prepare thy soul for temptation.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
My son, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
My son, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation.
World English Bible
GNV1560View canonical →
MY sonne, if thou wilt come into the seruice of God, [stand fast in righteousnes and feare, and] prepare thy soule to tentacion.
Geneva Bible (1560) Apocrypha