Wisdom 6:6 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

⁶ For the man of low estate may be pardoned in mercy, But mighty men shall be searched out mightily.

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Common English Bible

⁶ Those who aren’t important may be pardoned out of compassion, but the powerful will be powerfully examined.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ Horribly and quickly he will appear to you, because he will make a severe judgment for those who are in charge.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁶ Horribly and speedily will he appear to you: for a most severe judgment shall be for them that bear rule.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁶ Common people may be mercifully forgiven for their wrongs, but those in power will face a severe judgment.

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

⁶ For the man of low estate may be pardoned in mercy, but mighty men will be mightily tested.

Wisdom 6:6 Cross References