Wisdom 6:8 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But a strict inquiry is in store for the mighty.

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Common English Bible

But a stern judgment will fall upon the ruthless.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For the Lord will not exempt anyone's character, nor will he stand in awe of anyone's greatness, because he himself made the little and the great, and he is equally concerned for everyone.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For God will not except any man's person, neither will he stand in awe of any man's greatness: for he made the little and the great, and he hath equally care of all.

Good News Translation (US Version)

but he will judge the conduct of rulers more strictly.

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

but the scrutiny that comes upon the powerful is strict.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

and he requires rulers to answer for what they do.

Wisdom 6:8 Cross References