This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 2 Maccabees 14:9 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20219 Since you are acquainted, O king, with the details of this matter, may it please you to take thought for our country and our hard-pressed nation with the gracious kindness that you show to all. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible9 But, King, since you have knowledge of these things, take thought for both the country and our oppressed nation with the same generosity you have had for all. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 But I beg you, O king, knowing each of these things, look after both the region and our people, according to your humanity, which is publicly known to all. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version9 Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knoweat all these things, take care, I beseech thee, both of the country, and of our nation, according to thy humanity which is known to all men, See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)9 When Your Majesty has examined all the details of these matters, please act in your usual kind and generous manner to relieve the oppression of our nation and its people. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers9 O king, having informed yourself of these things, take thought both for our country and for our race, which is surrounded by enemies, according to the gracious kindness with which you receive all. See the chapter |