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American Standard Version
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.
Amplified® Bible
Let the thief steal no more, but rather let him be industrious, making an honest living with his own hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.
Contemporary English Version
If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need.
Darby English Version
Let the stealer steal no more, but rather let him toil, working what is honest with [his] hands, that he may have to distribute to him that has need.
Good News Bible
If you used to rob, you must stop robbing and start working, in order to earn an honest living for yourself and to be able to help the poor.
International Standard Version
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might have something to give to the needy.
King James Version
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
New American Standard Bible
He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have {something} to share with one who has need.
New International Version
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.
New King James Version
Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what proves good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.
Young's Literal Translation
whoso is stealing let him no more steal, but rather let him labour, working the thing that is good with the hands, that he may have to impart to him having need.
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