For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.
Luke 18:24 - King James Version - American Edition And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches 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 boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
lest I be full, and deny thee, 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 ye the word of the Lord. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee?
I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of the Lord, and the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.
And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.