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

Sirach 2:1

My son, if thou come to serve the Lord God, prepare thy soul for temptation.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
My son, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
My son, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation.
World English Bible
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