For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.
Luke 18:24 - English Standard Version 2016 Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, “How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Jesus, observing him, said, How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! American Standard Version (1901) And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Common English Bible When Jesus saw this, he said, “It’s very hard for the wealthy to enter God’s kingdom! Catholic Public Domain Version Then Jesus, seeing him brought to sorrow, said: "How difficult it is for those who have money to enter into the kingdom of God! Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Jesus seeing him become sorrowful, said: How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God. |
For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.
Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.
And you, O generation, behold the word of the Lord. Have I been a wilderness to Israel, or a land of thick darkness? Why then do my people say, ‘We are free, we will come no more to you’?
I will go to the great and will speak to them, for they know the way of the Lord, the justice of their God.” But they all alike had broken the yoke; they had burst the bonds.
And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.
But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich.