On the third day Joseph said to them, ‘I fear God #– #do this and you will live.
Leviticus 19:14 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but you are to fear your God; I am the Lord. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall [reverently] fear your God. I am the Lord. American Standard Version (1901) Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind; but thou shalt fear thy God: I am Jehovah. Common English Bible You must not insult a deaf person or put some obstacle in front of a blind person that would cause them to trip. Instead, fear your God; I am the LORD. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall not speak evil of the deaf, nor shall you place a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear the Lord your God, for I am the Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou shalt not speak evil of the deaf, nor put a stumbling-block before the blind: but thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, because I am the Lord. |
On the third day Joseph said to them, ‘I fear God #– #do this and you will live.
The governors who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them food and wine as well as half a kilogram of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but because of the fear of God, I didn’t do this.
‘Do not act unjustly when deciding a case. Do not be partial to the poor or give preference to the rich; judge your neighbour fairly.
‘You are to rise in the presence of the elderly and honour the old. Fear your God; I am the Lord.
You are not to cheat one another, but fear your God, for I am the Lord your God.
Therefore, let us no longer judge one another. Instead decide never to put a stumbling block or pitfall in the way of your brother or sister.
“The one who leads a blind person astray on the road is cursed.” And all the people will say, “Amen! ”
If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially according to each one’s work, you are to conduct yourselves in reverence during your time living as strangers.
Honour everyone. Love the brothers and sisters. Fear God. Honour the emperor.
But I have a few things against you. You have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block in front of the Israelites: to eat meat sacrificed to idols and to commit sexual immorality.