For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire, and blesses the covetous, whom the LORD abhors.
Luke 18:24 - King James 2000 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hard it is for those that have riches to enter into 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 his heart's desire, and blesses the covetous, whom the LORD abhors.
He that trusts in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his own esteem.
Lest I be full, and deny you, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
O generation, see you the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? why say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto you?
I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of the LORD, and the law of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.
And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes who sat with him, he would not reject her.