Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
if he doesn't lend with usury or exact interest, but instead refuses to participate in what is unjust, if he administers true justice between people,
New American Standard Bible
if he does not lend money on
King James Version
He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,
Holman Bible
He doesn’t lend at interest or for profit
A Conservative Version
he who has not given forth upon interest, nor has taken any increase, who has withdrawn his hand from iniquity, has executed TRUE justice between man and man,
American Standard Version
he that hath not given forth upon interest, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true justice between man and man,
Amplified
if he
Bible in Basic English
And has not given his money out at interest or taken great profits, and, turning his hand from evil-doing, has kept faith between man and man,
Darby Translation
he hath not given forth upon usury, nor taken increase; he hath withdrawn his hand from unrighteousness, hath executed true judgment between man and man,
Julia Smith Translation
And he shall not give upon interest, and he shall not take interest, from iniquity he shall turn back his hand; he shall do judgment of truth between man to man.
King James 2000
He that has not lent money for interest, neither has taken any increase, that has withdrawn his hand from iniquity, has executed true justice between man and man,
Lexham Expanded Bible
[and] {he does not charge interest} and he takes no usury, [and] he holds back his hand from injustice [and] he executes judgment of fairness between {persons},
Modern King James verseion
he has not given out on usury, nor has taken any increase, he has withdrawn his hand from iniquity, has done judgment between man and man,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
he lendeth nothing upon usury; he taketh nothing over; he withdraweth his hand from doing wrong; he handleth faithfully betwixt man and man;
NET Bible
does not engage in usury or charge interest, but refrains from wrongdoing, promotes true justice between men,
New Heart English Bible
he who has not given forth on interest, neither has taken any increase, who has withdrawn his hand from iniquity, has executed true justice between man and man,
The Emphasized Bible
Upon interest, hath not put out his money. And increase, hath not accepted, From dishonesty, hath turned back his hand, - Justice in truth, hath doze, between man and man;
Webster
He that hath not given forth upon interest, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,
World English Bible
he who has not given forth on interest, neither has taken any increase, who has withdrawn his hand from iniquity, has executed true justice between man and man,
Youngs Literal Translation
In usury he doth not give, and increase taketh not, From perversity he turneth back his hand, True judgment he doth between man and man.
Themes
Business life » Debts » Usury, forbidden
Charity » Those that are charitable
Children » Not punished for parents' sake
Credit system » Debts » Usury, forbidden
Execution » Who should not be executed according to the law
Idolatry » Those that are not idolaters
Iniquity » Those that abstain from iniquity
Justice » Saints should » Always do
Oppression » Those that have not oppressed others
Profit » Those that profit from violence
The judgment of babylon » Those that execute true judgment
Usury » Those that do not lay usury upon others
Usury » Just men innocent of the vice of requiring
Usury or interest » True and faithful israelites never took, from their brethren
Interlinear
Nathan
Laqach
Shuwb
Yad
`evel
'emeth
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 18:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Just Treatment Of Individuals, Both Righteous And Wicked
7 if he doesn't oppress anyone, but instead returns the debtor's security for his debt, if he doesn't rob anyone, but instead shares his food with the hungry and gives clothes to those who are naked, 8 if he doesn't lend with usury or exact interest, but instead refuses to participate in what is unjust, if he administers true justice between people, 9 if he lives his life consistent with my statutes and keeps my ordinances by practicing what's true, then he's righteous and will certainly live," declares the Lord GOD.
Phrases
Cross References
Exodus 22:25
"If you loan money to my people, to the poor among you, don't be like a creditor to them and don't impose interest on them.
Zechariah 8:16
Here's what you must do: tell the truth to your neighbors, administer true and peaceful justice in your courtrooms,
Deuteronomy 23:19-20
"Don't charge interest to your relatives, whether for money, food, or for anything that has been loaned at interest.
Leviticus 25:35-37
"If your relative becomes so poor that he is indebted to you, then you are to support him. You are to let him live with you just like the resident alien and the traveler.
Psalm 15:5
who does not loan his money with interest, and who does not take a bribe against those who are innocent. The one who does these things will stand firm forever. A special Davidic Psalm.
Ezekiel 18:13
loans with usury, and exacts interest; will he live? He certainly will not! He has done all these detestable practices. He will certainly die, and his guilt will be his own fault."
Ezekiel 18:17
doesn't refuse to help the afflicted, or refuses to loan with usury or exact interest, but instead follows my ordinances and lives his life consistent with my statutes. He won't die because of his father's sin, will he? No! He'll certainly live.
Ezekiel 22:12
They take bribes among you to shed blood. You've taken usury and exacted interest. You've gained control over your neighbor through extortion. And you've forgotten me," declares the Lord GOD.
Leviticus 19:15
"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."
Leviticus 19:35
"You are not to act unjustly in deciding a case or when measuring weight and quantity.
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
I charged your judges at that time, "When you hold a hearing between brothers, judge fairly between a man and his brother or between foreigners.
Deuteronomy 16:18-20
"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.
2 Samuel 22:24
I have been innocent before him, and I've kept myself from incurring guilt.
Nehemiah 5:1-11
Now the people along with their spouses complained loudly against their fellow Jews,
Nehemiah 5:15
Nevertheless, the former governors before me placed a heavy burden on the people. They received food and wine, plus a tax of 40 shekels of silver. Even their young men took advantage of the people, but I never did so because I feared God.
Job 29:7-17
"Whenever I went out to the city gate, a seat had been reserved for me in the plaza.
Proverbs 28:8
Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.
Isaiah 1:17
Learn to practice what is good; seek justice, alleviate oppression, defend orphans in court, and plead the widow's case.
Isaiah 33:15
The one who walks righteously and has spoken sincere words, who rejects gain from extortion and waves his hand, rejecting bribes, who blocks his ears from hearing plots of murder and shuts his eyes against seeing evil
Jeremiah 15:10
How terrible for me, my mother, that you gave birth to me, a man of strife and contention for the whole land! I've neither lent nor borrowed, yet everyone curses me.
Jeremiah 22:15-16
Are you a king because you try to outdo everyone with cedar? Your father ate and drank and upheld justice and righteousness, did he not? And then it went well for him.
Zechariah 7:9-10
"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Administer true justice, and show gracious love and mercy toward each other.