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

Sirach 3:28

In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness has taken root in him.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
The calamity of the proud has no healing, for a weed of wickedness has taken root in him.
World English Bible