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

Sirach 31:4

The poor labores in his poor estate; and when he leaves off, he is still needy.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Of an unclean thing what can be cleansed? and from that thing which is false what truth can come?
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
The poor laboureth in his poor estate; and when he leaveth off, he is still needy.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
A poor man toils in lack of substance. When he rests, he becomes needy.
World English Bible