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

Sirach 20:23

There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
There is that for bashfulness promises to his friend, and makes him his enemy for nothing.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
There is one who for bashfulness makes promises to his friend; and he makes him his enemy for nothing.
World English Bible