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

Sirach 19:6

but he that hateth babbling hath less of evil.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hates babbling shall have less evil.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.
King James Version