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

Sirach 3:21

Seek not out the things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Seek not out things that are too hard for you, neither search the things that are above your strength.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Don’t seek things that are too hard for you, and don’t search out things that are above your strength.
World English Bible