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

Sirach 37:14

For a man’s mind is sometime wont to tell him more than seven watchmen, that sit above in an high tower.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
for a man's mind is sometime wont to tell him more than seven watchmen, that sit above in an high tower.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
For a man's mind is sometime wont to tell him more than seven watchmen, that sit above in an high tower.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
For a man’s soul is sometimes inclined to inform him better than seven watchmen who sit on high on a watch-tower.
World English Bible