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

Sirach 20:22

There is that destroys his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthrows himself.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
There is one who destroys his soul through bashfulness. By a foolish countenance, he will destroy it.
World English Bible
GNV1560View canonical →
Some man promiseth vnto his friend for shame, and getteth an enemie of him for naught.
Geneva Bible (1560) Apocrypha