¶ Lo I send you forth, as sheep among wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.
Matthew 25:9 - William Tyndale New Testament But the wise answered, saying: not so, lest there be not enough for us and you, but go rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But the wise replied, There will not be enough for us and for you; go instead to the dealers and buy for yourselves. American Standard Version (1901) But the wise answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Common English Bible “But the wise bridesmaids replied, ‘No, because if we share with you, there won’t be enough for our lamps and yours. We have a better idea. You go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’ Catholic Public Domain Version The prudent responded by saying, 'Lest perhaps there may not be enough for us and for you, it would be better for you to go to the vendors and buy some for yourselves.' Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. |
¶ Lo I send you forth, as sheep among wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.
And the foolish said to the wise: give us of your oil, for our lamps go out?
¶ Whosoever heareth of me these sayings, and doeth the same, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house on a rock:
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God that the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.