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

Sirach 44:4

Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions:

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent in their instruction:
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions:
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their understanding, giving instruction for the people. Their words in their instruction were wise.
World English Bible