Wisdom 2:10 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

Let us oppress the poor righteous man, let us not spare the widow, nor reverence the ancient gray hairs of the aged.

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Common English Bible

Let’s take advantage of the day laborer who does what’s right. Let’s not be afraid to abuse the widow. Let’s show that we couldn’t care less for the gray hair of our elders.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Let us oppress the poor just man, and not spare the widow, nor respect the aged grey hairs of elders.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Let us oppress the poor just man, and not spare the widow, nor honour the ancient grey hairs of the aged.

Good News Translation (US Version)

“We'll oppress the poor, even if they are righteous. We'll show no respect for widows or old people.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

Let’s oppress the righteous poor. Let’s not spare the widow, nor regard the gray hair of the old man.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Abuse the poor and the honest! And do the same to widows and old people.

Wisdom 2:10 Cross References