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

Sirach 4:20

Observe the opportunity, and beware of evil; and be not ashamed when it concerneth thy soul.

Parallel Translations

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
GNV1560View canonical →
[¶My sonne,] Make muche of time, and eschewe the thing that is euil,
Geneva Bible (1560) Apocrypha