For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire, and blesses the covetous, whom the LORD abhors.
Acts 24:2 - King James 2000 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by you we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by your provision, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And when he was called, Tertullus began the complaint [against him] by saying: Since through you we obtain and enjoy much peace, and since by your foresight and provision wonderful reforms (amendments and improvements) are introduced and effected on behalf of this nation, American Standard Version (1901) And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence evils are corrected for this nation, Common English Bible After the governor summoned Paul, Tertullus began to make his case against him. He declared, “Under your leadership, we have experienced substantial peace, and your administration has brought reforms to our nation. Catholic Public Domain Version And having summoned Paul, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: "Most excellent Felix, since we have much peace through you, and many things may be corrected by your providence, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Paul being called for, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: Whereas through thee we live in much peace, and many things are rectified by thy providence, |
For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire, and blesses the covetous, whom the LORD abhors.
A lying tongue hates those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaks great swelling words, holding men in admiration for the sake of advantage.