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

Sirach 29:21

The chief thing for life is water, and bread, and clothing, and an house to cover shame.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
The chief thing for life is water, and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
The chief thing for life is water, and bread, and clothing, and an house to cover shame.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
The essentials of life are water, bread, a garment, and a house for privacy.
World English Bible