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

Sirach 35:3

Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not music.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
To depart from wickedness pleases the Lord. To depart from unrighteousness is an atoning sacrifice.
World English Bible