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

Sirach 34:23

Whoso is liberal of his meat, men shall speak well of him; and the report of his good housekeeping will be believed.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
When one builds, and another pulls down, what profit have they then but labor?
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
When one buildeth, and another pulleth down, what profit have they then but labour?
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
When one builds, and another pulls down, what profit do they have but toil?
World English Bible