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

Sirach 51:24

Wherefore are ye slow, and what say ye to these things, seeing your souls are very thirsty?

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Wherefore are ye slow, and what say ye of these things, seeing your souls are very thirsty?
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Therefore are you⌃ slow, and what say you⌃ to these things, seeing your souls are very thirsty?
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Why therefore are you all lacking in these things, and your souls are very thirsty?
World English Bible