But KingDavidsaidto Ornan,"No,but I will surelybuy[it] for the fullprice;for I will not takewhatis yours for the LORD,or offera burntofferingwhichcostsme nothing."
that I will not takea threador a sandalthongor anythingthat is yours, for fear you would say,'I have madeAbramrich.'
He spoketo Ephronin the hearingof the peopleof the land,saying,"Ifyou will onlypleaselistento me; I will givethe priceof the field,accept[it] from me that I may burymy deadthere."
that he may giveme the caveof Machpelahwhichhe owns, whichis at the endof his field;for the fullpricelet him giveit to me in your presencefor a burialsite."
However, the kingsaidto Araunah,"No,but I will surelybuy[it] from you for a price,for I will not offerburntofferingsto the LORDmy Godwhichcostme nothing."So Davidboughtthe threshingfloorand the oxenfor fiftyshekelsof silver.
Ornansaidto David,"Take[it] for yourself; and let my lordthe kingdowhatis goodin his sight.See,I will givethe oxenfor burntofferingsand the threshingsledgesfor woodand the wheatfor the grain offering;I will give[it] all."
So DavidgaveOrnan600shekelsof goldby weightfor the site.
Neverpay backevilfor evilto anyone.Respectwhat is rightin the sightof allmen.
