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

Sirach 4:29

Be not hasty in thy tongue, and in thy deeds slack and remiss.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Be not hasty in thy tongue, and in thy deeds slack and remiss.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Be not hasty in your tongue, and in your deeds slack and remiss.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Don’t be hasty with your tongue, or slack and negligent in your deeds.
World English Bible