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

Sirach 25:3

If thou hast gathered nothing in thy youth, how canst thou find any thing in thine age?

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
If thou hast gathered nothing in thy youth, how canst thou find any thing in thine age?
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
If you have gathered nothing in your youth, how can you find any thing in your age?
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
If you gathered nothing in your youth, how could you find anything in your old age?
World English Bible