Deuteronomy 28:54 - New Revised Standard Version Even the most refined and gentle of men among you will begrudge food to his own brother, to the wife whom he embraces, and to the last of his remaining children, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 so that the man that is tender among you, and very delicate, his eye shall be evil toward his brother, and toward the wife of his bosom, and toward the remnant of his children which he shall leave: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The man who is most tender among you and extremely particular and well-bred, his eye shall be cruel and grudging of food toward his brother and toward the wife of his bosom and toward those of his children still remaining, American Standard Version (1901) The man that is tender among you, and very delicate, his eye shall be evil toward his brother, and toward the wife of his bosom, and toward the remnant of his children whom he hath remaining; Common English Bible Even the most gentle and refined man among you will scowl at his brother or his own dear wife, or the last of his surviving children. Catholic Public Domain Version The man who is pampered and very self-indulgent among you will vie with his own brother, and with the wife who lies at his bosom, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The man that is nice among you, and very delicate, shall envy his own brother, and his wife, that lieth in his bosom, |
but the poor man had nothing but one little ewe lamb, which he had bought. He brought it up, and it grew up with him and with his children; it used to eat of his meager fare, and drink from his cup, and lie in his bosom, and it was like a daughter to him.
As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.
The miser is in a hurry to get rich and does not know that loss is sure to come.
Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.
Put no trust in a friend, have no confidence in a loved one; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your embrace;
What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces.
Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
If anyone secretly entices you—even if it is your brother, your father's son or your mother's son, or your own son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your most intimate friend—saying, “Let us go worship other gods,” whom neither you nor your ancestors have known,
Be careful that you do not entertain a mean thought, thinking, “The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,” and therefore view your needy neighbor with hostility and give nothing; your neighbor might cry to the Lord against you, and you would incur guilt.
In the desperate straits to which the enemy siege reduces you, you will eat the fruit of your womb, the flesh of your own sons and daughters whom the Lord your God has given you.
giving to none of them any of the flesh of his children whom he is eating, because nothing else remains to him, in the desperate straits to which the enemy siege will reduce you in all your towns.