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

Sirach 4:16

If a man commit himself unto her, he shall inherit her; and his generation shall hold her in possession.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
If a man commit himself to her, he shall inherit her; and his generation shall hold her in possession.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
If a man commit himself unto her, he shall inherit her; and his generation shall hold her in possession.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
If he trusts her, he will inherit her, and his generations will possess her.
World English Bible