Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

1 Esdras 1:23

And the works or Josias were upright before his Lord with an heart full of godliness.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
And the works of Josias were upright before his Lord with an heart full of godliness.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
And the works or Josias were upright before his Lord with an heart full of godliness.
King James Version