A large population is a king’s glory, but lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
1 Corinthians 12:22 - Tree of Life Version On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be less important are indispensable. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But instead, there is [absolute] necessity for the parts of the body that are considered the more weak. American Standard Version (1901) Nay, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble are necessary: Common English Bible Instead, the parts of the body that people think are the weakest are the most necessary. Catholic Public Domain Version In fact, so much more necessary are those parts of the body which seem to be weaker. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Yea, much more those that seem to be the more feeble members of the body, are more necessary. |
A large population is a king’s glory, but lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
A lover of money never has enough money, and a lover of wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is futile.
The eye cannot tell the hand, “I don’t need you!” or in turn the head to the feet, “I don’t need you!”
Those parts of the body that we think to be less honorable, we clothe with greater honor; and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty;
You also are helping by your prayer for us, so that from many people thanks may be given on our behalf for the gracious gift given us through the help of many.