And they did not ask for an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to pay out to the workmen, for they dealt honestly.
2 Kings 22:7 - English Standard Version 2016 But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition However, there was no accounting required of them for the money delivered into their hands, because they dealt faithfully. American Standard Version (1901) Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully. Common English Bible But there’s no need to check on them regarding the money they receive, because they are honest workers.” Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, let no account be given by them of the money that they receive. Instead, let them have it within their power and trust." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But let there be no reckoning made with them of the money which they receive: but let them have it in their power, and in their trust. |
And they did not ask for an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to pay out to the workmen, for they dealt honestly.
(that is, to the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons), and let them use it for buying timber and quarried stone to repair the house.
And when they had finished, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made utensils for the house of the Lord, both for the service and for the burnt offerings, and dishes for incense and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the Lord regularly all the days of Jehoiada.
I gave my brother Hanani and Hananiah the governor of the castle charge over Jerusalem, for he was a more faithful and God-fearing man than many.
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.
Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are,