Zechariah 7:9 - Easy To Read Version9 The Lord All-Powerful said these things.\par “You must do what is right and fair.\par You must be kind and merciful to each other.\par Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 Thus has the Lord of hosts spoken: Execute true judgment and show mercy and kindness and tender compassion, every man to his brother; Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 Thus hath Jehovah of hosts spoken, saying, Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible9 The LORD of heavenly forces proclaims: Make just and faithful decisions; show kindness and compassion to each other! Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version9 Thus says the Lord of hosts, saying: Judge with true judgment, and act with mercy and compassion, each and every one with his brother. Ver Capítulo |
Family of David, {\cf2\super [169]} \par the Lord says these things:\par ‘You must judge people fairly every day.\par Protect the victims {\cf2\super [170]} from the criminals.\par If you don’t do that,\par then I will become very angry.\par My anger will be like a fire\par that no person will be able to put out.\par This will happen because you\par have done evil things.’\par
But it will be bad for you Pharisees! You give God one-tenth of \{everything you own\}—even your mint, your rue, and every other little plant in your garden. But you forget to be fair to other people and to love God. These are the things you should do. And you should also continue to do those other things—\{like giving one-tenth\}.
“It will be bad for you teachers of the law and Pharisees. {\cf2\super [341]} You are hypocrites. {\cf2\super [342]} You give God one tenth of everything you own—even your mint, dill, and cummin. {\cf2\super [343]} But you don’t obey the really important teachings of the law—being fair, showing mercy, and being faithful. These are the things you should do. And you should also continue to do those other things.