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

Sirach 51:16

I bowed down mine ear a little, and received her, and gat much learning.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
I bowed down mine ear a little, and received her, and gat much learning.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
I bowed down my ear a little, and received her, and got much learning.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
I inclined my ear a little, and received her, and found for myself much instruction.
World English Bible