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

Sirach 31:16

Eat as it becomes a man, those things which are set before you; and devour note, lest you be hated.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling;
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Eat as it becometh a man, those things which are set before thee; and devour note, lest thou be hated.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Eat like a human being those things which are set before you. Don’t eat greedily, lest you be hated.
World English Bible