Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 9:9
American Standard Version
as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.
Amplified® Bible
As it is written, He [the benevolent person] scatters abroad; He gives to the poor; His deeds of justice {and} goodness {and} kindness {and} benevolence will go on {and} endure forever!
Contemporary English Version
The Scriptures say, "God freely gives his gifts to the poor, and always does right."
Darby English Version
according as it is written, He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his righteousness remains for ever.
Good News Bible
As the scripture says, "He gives generously to the needy; his kindness lasts forever."
International Standard Version
As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever."
King James Version
(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
New American Standard Bible
as it is written, "HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER."
New International Version
As it is written:
"He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever."
New King James Version
As it is written:
' He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
as the scriptures read," HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER."
Young's Literal Translation
(according as it hath been written, `He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness doth remain to the age,')