Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

Sirach 18:29

They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
They that had understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves, and poured out apt proverbs.
World English Bible
GNV1560View canonical →
The chief autoritie of speaking is of the Lord alone: for a mortal man hathe but a dead heart.
Geneva Bible (1560) Apocrypha