Verses Related to the Topic of Gambling
Proverbs 28:8 | ||
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KJV He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
ASV He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. |
WEB He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. |
Job 31:24–28 | ||
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KJV If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, [Thou art] my confidence; If I rejoiced because my wealth [was] great, and because mine hand had gotten much; If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking [in] brightness; And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand: This also [were] an iniquity [to be punished by] the judge: for I should have denied the God [that is] above. |
ASV If I have made gold my hope, And have said to the fine gold, [Thou art] my confidence; If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my hand had gotten much; If I have beheld the sun when it shined, Or the moon walking in brightness, And my heart hath been secretly enticed, And my mouth hath kissed my hand: This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judges; For I should have denied the God that is above. |
WEB "If I have made gold my hope, and have said to the fine gold, 'You are my confidence;' If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much; if I have seen the sun when it shined, or the moon moving in splendor, and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges; for I should have denied the God who is above. |
Luke 6:38 | ||
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KJV Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. |
ASV give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again. |
WEB "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you." |
Deuteronomy 6:5 | ||
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KJV And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. |
ASV and thou shalt love Jehovah thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. |
WEB and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. |
Proverbs 28:20 | ||
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KJV A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
ASV A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. |
WEB A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. |
Matthew 22:37–39 | ||
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KJV Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second [is] like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. |
ASV And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second like [unto it] is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. |
WEB Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' |
Acts 5:1–10 | ||
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KJV But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, And kept back [part] of the price, his wife also being privy [to it], and brought a certain part, and laid [it] at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back [part] of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried [him] out, and buried [him]. And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband [are] at the door, and shall carry thee out. Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying [her] forth, buried [her] by her husband. |
ASV But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, and kept back [part] of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back [part] of the price of the land? While it remained, did it not remain thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thy power? How is it that thou hast conceived this thing in thy heart? thou has not lied unto men, but unto God. And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that heard it. And the young men arose and wrapped him round, and they carried him out and buried him. And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much. And she said, Yea, for so much. But Peter [said] unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to try the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them that have buried thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee out. And she fell down immediately at his feet, and gave up the ghost: and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband. |
WEB But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira, his wife, sold a possession, and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land? While you kept it, didn't it remain your own? After it was sold, wasn't it in your power? How is it that you have conceived this thing in your heart? You haven't lied to men, but to God." Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and died. Great fear came on all who heard these things. The young men arose and wrapped him up, and they carried him out and buried him. About three hours later, his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in. Peter answered her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for so much." She said, "Yes, for so much." But Peter asked her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." She fell down immediately at his feet, and died. The young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband. |
Proverbs 3:9–10 | ||
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KJV Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. |
ASV Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine. |
WEB Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase: so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. |
Psalm 119:72 | ||
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KJV The law of thy mouth [is] better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. |
ASV The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. |
WEB The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YUD |
Romans 1:29–32 | ||
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KJV Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. |
ASV being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers, backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, unmerciful: who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they that practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them. |
WEB being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil habits, secret slanderers, backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. |
Titus 1:7 | ||
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KJV For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; |
ASV For the bishop must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; |
WEB For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain; |
2 Corinthians 9:7 | ||
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KJV Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. |
ASV [ Let] each man [do] according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. |
WEB Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. |
1 Samuel 2:7 | ||
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KJV The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. |
ASV Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up. |
WEB Yahweh makes poor, and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up. |
Proverbs 21:5 | ||
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KJV The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want. |
ASV The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want. |
WEB The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. |
Ezekiel 22:12 | ||
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KJV In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken usury and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbours by extortion, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord GOD. |
ASV In thee have they taken bribes to shed blood; thou hast taken interest and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbors by oppression, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord Jehovah. |
WEB In you have they taken bribes to shed blood; you have taken interest and increase, and you have greedily gained of your neighbors by oppression, and have forgotten me, says the Lord Yahweh. |
Proverbs 22:16 | ||
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KJV He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want. |
ASV He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [gain], [And] he that giveth to the rich, [shall come] only to want. |
WEB Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty. |
Matthew 25:14–30 | ||
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KJV For [the kingdom of heaven is] as a man travelling into a far country, [who] called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made [them] other five talents. And likewise he that [had received] two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, [there] thou hast [that is] thine. His lord answered and said unto him, [Thou] wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and [then] at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. Take therefore the talent from him, and give [it] unto him which hath ten talents. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. |
ASV For [it is] as [when] a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his several ability; and he went on his journey. Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents. In like manner he also that [received] the two gained other two. But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them. And he that received the five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: lo, I have gained other five talents. His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord. And he also that [received] the two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents. His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord. And he also that had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou didst not sow, and gathering where thou didst not scatter; and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own. But his lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter; thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back mine own with interest. Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away. And cast ye out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth. |
WEB "For it is like a man, going into another country, who called his own servants, and entrusted his goods to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey. Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two. But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money. "Now after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reconciled accounts with them. He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents besides them.' "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' "He also who got the two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents besides them.' "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' "He also who had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter. I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the earth. Behold, you have what is yours.' "But his lord answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I didn't sow, and gather where I didn't scatter. You ought therefore to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back my own with interest. Take away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents. For to everyone who has will be given, and he will have abundance, but from him who doesn't have, even that which he has will be taken away. Throw out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' |
Exodus 20:17 | ||
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KJV Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's. |
ASV Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor's. |
WEB "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's." |
Matthew 4:4 | ||
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KJV But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. |
ASV But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. |
WEB But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'" |
Acts 20:33–35 | ||
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KJV I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. |
ASV I coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. Ye yourselves know that these hands ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. |
WEB I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or clothing. You yourselves know that these hands served my necessities, and those who were with me. In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" |
Romans 6:12 | ||
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KJV Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. |
ASV Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey the lusts thereof: |
WEB Therefore don't let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. |
Exodus 23:8 | ||
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KJV And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. |
ASV And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous. |
WEB "You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous. |
Romans 12:2 | ||
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KJV And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. |
ASV And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. |
WEB Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. |
Mark 4:19 | ||
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KJV And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. |
ASV and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. |
WEB and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. |
Luke 12:15 | ||
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KJV And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. |
ASV And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. |
WEB He said to them, "Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man's life doesn't consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses." |
Mark 8:36 | ||
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KJV For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? |
ASV For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? |
WEB For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? |
Isaiah 1:23 | ||
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KJV Thy princes [are] rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them. |
ASV Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth bribes, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them. |
WEB Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They don't judge the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them. |
1 Corinthians 3:16–17 | ||
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KJV Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which [temple] ye are. |
ASV Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye. |
WEB Don't you know that you are a temple of God, and that God's Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are. |
Nehemiah 5:9–11 | ||
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KJV Also I said, It [is] not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies? I likewise, [and] my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury. Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their houses, also the hundredth [part] of the money, and of the corn, the wine, and the oil, that ye exact of them. |
ASV Also I said, The thing that ye do is not good: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the nations our enemies? And I likewise, my brethren and my servants, do lend them money and grain. I pray you, let us leave off this usury. Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their fields, their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their houses, also the hundredth part of the money, and of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, that ye exact of them. |
WEB Also I said, "The thing that you do is not good. Ought you not to walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the nations our enemies? I likewise, my brothers and my servants, lend them money and grain. Please let us stop this usury. Please restore to them, even this day, their fields, their vineyards, their olive groves, and their houses, also the hundredth part of the money, and of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, that you are charging them." |
Job 22:23–26 | ||
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KJV If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the [gold] of Ophir as the stones of the brooks. Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver. For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God. |
ASV If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, If thou put away unrighteousness far from thy tents. And lay thou [thy] treasure in the dust, And [the gold of] Ophir among the stones of the brooks; And the Almighty will be thy treasure, And precious silver unto thee. For then shalt thou delight thyself in the Almighty, And shalt lift up thy face unto God. |
WEB If you return to the Almighty, you shall be built up, if you put away unrighteousness far from your tents. Lay your treasure in the dust, the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks. The Almighty will be your treasure, and precious silver to you. For then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and shall lift up your face to God. |
Hosea 12:7 | ||
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KJV [He is] a merchant, the balances of deceit [are] in his hand: he loveth to oppress. |
ASV [He is] a trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress. |
WEB A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud. |
James 4:3 | ||
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KJV Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. |
ASV Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend [it] in your pleasures. |
WEB You ask, and don't receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures. |
Proverbs 23:4 | ||
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KJV Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. |
ASV Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom. |
WEB Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. |
1 Corinthians 10:31 | ||
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KJV Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. |
ASV Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. |
WEB Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. |
Luke 16:10 | ||
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KJV He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. |
ASV He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much. |
WEB He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. |
James 2:6 | ||
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KJV But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? |
ASV But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats? |
WEB But you have dishonored the poor man. Don't the rich oppress you, and personally drag you before the courts? |
Proverbs 6:16–19 | ||
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KJV These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. |
ASV There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood; A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief, A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren. |
WEB There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood; a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers. |
1 Peter 1:14–16 | ||
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KJV As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. |
ASV as children of obedience, not fashioning yourselves according to your former lusts in [the time of] your ignorance: but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living; because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy. |
WEB as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance, but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy." |
Psalm 62:10 | ||
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KJV Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart [upon them]. |
ASV Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart [thereon] . |
WEB Don't trust in oppression. Don't become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don't set your heart on them. |
Malachi 3:8–10 | ||
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KJV Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye [are] cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, [even] this whole nation. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. |
ASV Will a man rob God? yet ye rob me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed with the curse; for ye rob me, even this whole nation. Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough [to receive it] . |
WEB Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! But you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with the curse; for you rob me, even this whole nation. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this," says Yahweh of Armies, "if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for. |
Galatians 5:19–21 | ||
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KJV Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told [you] in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. |
ASV Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these] : fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties, envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; of which I forewarn you, even as I did forewarn you, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. |
WEB Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God. |
Proverbs 16:8 | ||
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KJV Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. |
ASV Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice. |
WEB Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice. |
Romans 13:13 | ||
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KJV Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. |
ASV Let us walk becomingly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy. |
WEB Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy. |
Proverbs 13:11 | ||
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KJV Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. |
ASV Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase. |
WEB Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. |
1 Corinthians 15:33 | ||
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KJV Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. |
ASV Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals. |
WEB Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals." |
Hebrews 10:26 | ||
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KJV For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, |
ASV For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more a sacrifice for sins, |
WEB For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins, |
Psalm 73:12 | ||
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KJV Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches. |
ASV Behold, these are the wicked; And, being alway at ease, they increase in riches. |
WEB Behold, these are the wicked. Being always at ease, they increase in riches. |
1 Timothy 6:10 | ||
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KJV For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. |
ASV For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. |
WEB For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. |
1 Corinthians 5:11 | ||
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KJV But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. |
ASV but as it is, I wrote unto you not to keep company, if any man that is named a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such a one no, not to eat. |
WEB But as it is, I wrote to you not to associate with anyone who is called a brother who is a sexual sinner, or covetous, or an idolater, or a slanderer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner. Don't even eat with such a person. |
Proverbs 11:28 | ||
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KJV He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. |
ASV He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. |
WEB He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. |
James 4:17 | ||
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KJV Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin. |
ASV To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. |
WEB To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn't do it, to him it is sin. |
Colossians 3:5 | ||
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KJV Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: |
ASV Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; |
WEB Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; |
Isaiah 65:11 | ||
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KJV But ye [are] they that forsake the LORD, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that number. |
ASV But ye that forsake Jehovah, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for Fortune, and that fill up mingled wine unto Destiny; |
WEB "But you who forsake Yahweh, who forget my holy mountain, who prepare a table for Fortune, and who fill up mixed wine to Destiny; |
Proverbs 10:2 | ||
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KJV Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. |
ASV Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death. |
WEB Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. |
Philippians 4:11–13 | ||
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KJV Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. |
ASV Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want. I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. |
WEB Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. |
Luke 16:13 | ||
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KJV No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. |
ASV No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. |
WEB No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You aren't able to serve God and mammon." |
1 John 2:15–17 | ||
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KJV Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. |
ASV Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vain glory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. |
WEB Don't love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love isn't in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn't the Father's, but is the world's. The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever. |
Luke 18:24 | ||
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KJV And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! |
ASV And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! |
WEB Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God! |
Jeremiah 17:11 | ||
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KJV [As] the partridge sitteth [on eggs], and hatcheth [them] not; [so] he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool. |
ASV As the partridge that sitteth on [eggs] which she hath not laid, so is he that getteth riches, and not by right; in the midst of his days they shall leave him, and at his end he shall be a fool. |
WEB As the partridge that sits on [eggs] which she has not laid, so is he who gets riches, and not by right; in the midst of his days they shall leave him, and at his end he shall be a fool. |
Psalm 34:10 | ||
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KJV The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing]. |
ASV The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; But they that seek Jehovah shall not want any good thing. |
WEB The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh shall not lack any good thing. |
Philippians 2:3 | ||
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KJV [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. |
ASV [ doing] nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; |
WEB doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; |
1 Chronicles 29:12 | ||
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KJV Both riches and honour [come] of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand [is] power and might; and in thine hand [it is] to make great, and to give strength unto all. |
ASV Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou rulest over all; and in thy hand is power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. |
WEB Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all; and in your hand is power and might; and it is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all. |
Matthew 5:3 | ||
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KJV Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
ASV Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
WEB "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. |
James 1:5 | ||
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KJV If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. |
ASV But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. |
WEB But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him. |
1 Peter 5:2 | ||
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KJV Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; |
ASV Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to [the will of] God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; |
WEB Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly; |
Ephesians 5:5 | ||
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KJV For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. |
ASV For this ye know of a surety, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. |
WEB Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God. |
Deuteronomy 5:21 | ||
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KJV Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour's wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour's house, his field, or his manservant, or his maidservant, his ox, or his ass, or any [thing] that [is] thy neighbour's. |
ASV Neither shalt thou covet thy neighbor's wife; neither shalt thou desire thy neighbor's house, his field, or his man-servant, or his maid-servant, his ox, or his ass, or anything that is thy neighbor's. |
WEB "Neither shall you covet your neighbor's wife; neither shall you desire your neighbor's house, his field, or his male servant, or his female servant, his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's." |
Psalm 10:3 | ||
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KJV For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, [whom] the LORD abhorreth. |
ASV For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, And the covetous renounceth, [yea], contemneth Jehovah. |
WEB For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh. |
1 Corinthians 6:12 | ||
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KJV All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. |
ASV All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any. |
WEB "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are expedient. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought under the power of anything. |
Proverbs 19:1 | ||
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KJV Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool. |
ASV Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool. |
WEB Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool. |
Micah 6:11 | ||
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KJV Shall I count [them] pure with the wicked balances, and with the bag of deceitful weights? |
ASV Shall I be pure with wicked balances, and with a bag of deceitful weights? |
WEB Shall I be pure with dishonest scales, and with a bag of deceitful weights? |
2 Thessalonians 3:10 | ||
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KJV For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. |
ASV For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat. |
WEB For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat." |
Psalm 37:16 | ||
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KJV A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked. |
ASV Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked. |
WEB Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked. |
Proverbs 15:27 | ||
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KJV He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. |
ASV He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. |
WEB He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live. |
Isaiah 33:15 | ||
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KJV He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; |
ASV He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from taking a bribe, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from looking upon evil: |
WEB He who walks righteously, and speaks blamelessly; He who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil-- |
Ecclesiastes 2:26 | ||
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KJV For [God] giveth to a man that [is] good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to [him that is] good before God. This also [is] vanity and vexation of spirit. |
ASV For to the man that pleaseth him [God] giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind. |
WEB For to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he gives travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him who pleases God. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind. |
Romans 8:5 | ||
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KJV For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. |
ASV For they that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. |
WEB For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. |
Proverbs 1:19 | ||
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KJV So [are] the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; [which] taketh away the life of the owners thereof. |
ASV So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; It taketh away the life of the owners thereof. |
WEB So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners. |
1 Thessalonians 5:22 | ||
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KJV Abstain from all appearance of evil. |
ASV abstain from every form of evil. |
WEB Abstain from every form of evil. |
Leviticus 19:13 | ||
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KJV Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob [him]: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning. |
ASV Thou shalt not oppress thy neighbor, nor rob him: the wages of a hired servant shall not abide with thee all night until the morning. |
WEB "'You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him. "'The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning. |
Proverbs 14:23 | ||
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KJV In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury. |
ASV In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury. |
WEB In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. |
Hebrews 13:5 | ||
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KJV [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. |
ASV Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee. |
WEB Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you." |
Luke 19:8 | ||
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KJV And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore [him] fourfold. |
ASV And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wrongfully exacted aught of any man, I restore fourfold. |
WEB Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much." |
Proverbs 20:21 | ||
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KJV An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. |
ASV An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; But the end thereof shall not be blessed. |
WEB An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won't be blessed in the end. |
Isaiah 55:2 | ||
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KJV Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. |
ASV Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. |
WEB Why do you spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which doesn't satisfy? listen diligently to me, and eat you that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. |
1 Timothy 6:9 | ||
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KJV But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. |
ASV But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition. |
WEB But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. |
Deuteronomy 8:18 | ||
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KJV But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for [it is] he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as [it is] this day. |
ASV But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day. |
WEB But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day. |
Proverbs 30:8–9 | ||
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KJV Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, Who [is] the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God [in vain]. |
ASV Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me: Lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God. |
WEB Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me; lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. |
Proverbs 11:1 | ||
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KJV A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight. |
ASV A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight. |
WEB A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. |
Zechariah 7:10 | ||
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KJV And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart. |
ASV and oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the sojourner, nor the poor; and let none of you devise evil against his brother in your heart. |
WEB Don't oppress the widow, nor the fatherless, the foreigner, nor the poor; and let none of you devise evil against his brother in your heart.' |
Proverbs 16:33 | ||
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KJV The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD. |
ASV The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah. |
WEB The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh. |
James 5:1–5 | ||
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KJV Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you]. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter. |
ASV Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and your silver are rusted; and their rust shall be for a testimony against you, and shall eat your flesh as fire. Ye have laid up your treasure in the last days. Behold, the hire of the laborers who mowed your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth out: and the cries of them that reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth. Ye have lived delicately on the earth, and taken your pleasure; ye have nourished your hearts in a day of slaughter. |
WEB Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you. Your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and your silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be for a testimony against you, and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up your treasure in the last days. Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Armies. You have lived delicately on the earth, and taken your pleasure. You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter. |
Matthew 6:33 | ||
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KJV But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. |
ASV But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. |
WEB But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. |
Proverbs 28:22 | ||
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KJV He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. |
ASV he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. |
WEB A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him. |
Ecclesiastes 5:10 | ||
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KJV He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity. |
ASV He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance, with increase: this also is vanity. |
WEB He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity. |
Habakkuk 2:9 | ||
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KJV Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil! |
ASV Woe to him that getteth an evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the hand of evil! |
WEB Woe to him who gets an evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the hand of evil! |
Matthew 19:21–24 | ||
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KJV Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. |
ASV Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions. And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. |
WEB Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. Jesus said to his disciples, "Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God." |
Psalm 119:36 | ||
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KJV Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. |
ASV Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness. |
WEB Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain. |
2 Timothy 3:1–5 | ||
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KJV This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. |
ASV But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good, traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof: from these also turn away. |
WEB But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good, traitors, headstrong, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also. |
Matthew 16:26 | ||
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KJV For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? |
ASV For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life? |
WEB For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life? |
Matthew 6:24 | ||
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KJV No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. |
ASV No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. |
WEB "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can't serve both God and Mammon. |
Revelation 3:17 | ||
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KJV Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: |
ASV Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched one and miserable and poor and blind and naked: |
WEB Because you say, 'I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing;' and don't know that you are the wretched one, miserable, poor, blind, and naked; |
