Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 5:18
American Standard Version
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
Amplified® Bible
For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain, and again, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
Contemporary English Version
It is just as the Scriptures say, "Don't muzzle an ox when you are using it to grind grain." You also know the saying, "Workers are worth their pay."
Darby English Version
for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman [is] worthy of his hire.
Good News Bible
For the scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox when you are using it to thresh grain" and "Workers should be given their pay."
International Standard Version
For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox while it is treading out grain," and "A worker deserves his pay."
King James Version
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
New American Standard Bible
For the Scripture says, "YOU SHALL NOT MUZZLE THE OX WHILE HE IS THRESHING, and "The laborer is worthy of his wages.""
New International Version
For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain," and "The worker deserves his wages."
New King James Version
For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For the Scripture says, "YOU SHALL NOT MUZZLE THE OX WHILE HE THRESHES," and " The laborer deserves his wages."
Young's Literal Translation
for the Writing saith, `An ox treading out thou shalt not muzzle,' and `Worthy `is' the workman of his reward.'
