Parallel Verses

Amplified

As it is written and forever remains written,He [the benevolent and generous person] scattered abroad, he gave to the poor,
His righteousness endures forever!”

New American Standard Bible

as it is written,
He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor,
His righteousness endures forever.”

King James Version

(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

Holman Bible

As it is written:

He scattered;
He gave to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever.

International Standard Version

As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever."

A Conservative Version

as it is written, He has scattered abroad. He has given to the poor. His righteousness endures into the age.

American Standard Version

as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.

An Understandable Version

As it is written [Psa. 112:9], "He has distributed [gifts] widely; he has given to poor people; his generosity will last forever."

Anderson New Testament

as it is written: He has scattered abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.

Bible in Basic English

As it is said in the Writings, He has sent out far and wide, he has given to the poor; his righteousness is for ever.

Common New Testament

As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."

Daniel Mace New Testament

as it is written, " he hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his liberality remaineth for ever."

Darby Translation

according as it is written, He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his righteousness remains for ever.

Godbey New Testament

He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor; his righteousness abides forever.

Goodspeed New Testament

as the Scripture says, "He scatters his gifts to the poor; His uprightness will never be forgotten."

John Wesley New Testament

(As it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness remaineth for ever.

Julia Smith Translation

(As has been written, He scattered; he gave to the poor: his justice remains forever.

King James 2000

(As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains forever.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Just as it is written, "He scattered widely, he gave to the poor; his righteousness remains {forever}."

Modern King James verseion

As it is written, "He scattered; he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever."

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

as it is written, "He that dispersed abroad and hath given to the poor, his righteousness remaineth for ever."

Moffatt New Testament

as it is written, He scatters his gifts to the poor broadcast, his charity lasts for ever.

Montgomery New Testament

As it is written. He scattered broadcast, he gave to the poor; His almsgiving continues forever.

NET Bible

Just as it is written, "He has scattered widely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever."

New Heart English Bible

As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever."

Noyes New Testament

as it is written: "He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor; his righteousness remaineth for ever."

Sawyer New Testament

as it is written, He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness continues forever.

The Emphasized Bible

Even as it is written - He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy, - his righteousness, abideth to futurity.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

as it is written, "He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness abideth for ever."

Twentieth Century New Testament

(As Scripture says--'He scattered broadcast, he gave to the poor; His righteousness continues for ever.'

Webster

(As it is written, He hath dispersed; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

Weymouth New Testament

As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his almsgiving remains for ever."

Williams New Testament

as the Scripture says: "He has generously given to the poor; His deeds of charity go on forever."

World English Bible

As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever."

Worrell New Testament

as it has been written, "He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor; his righteousness abides forever."

Worsley New Testament

(as it is written, "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness continueth for ever."

Youngs Literal Translation

(according as it hath been written, 'He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness doth remain to the age,')

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
As
καθώς 
Kathos 
as, even as, according as, when, according to, how, as well as
Usage: 141

it is written
γράφω 
Grapho 
Usage: 149

σκορπίζω 
Skorpizo 
Usage: 1

he hath given
δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

to the poor
πένης 
Penes 
Usage: 1

his

Usage: 0

δικαιοσύνη 
Dikaiosune 
Usage: 83

μένω 
meno 
Usage: 85

for
εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

References

Context Readings

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

8 And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity. 9 As it is written and forever remains written,He [the benevolent and generous person] scattered abroad, he gave to the poor,
His righteousness endures forever!”
10 Now He who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed for sowing [that is, your resources] and increase the harvest of your righteousness [which shows itself in active goodness, kindness, and love].

Cross References

Psalm 112:9


He has given freely to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.

Isaiah 51:8


“For the moth will eat them like a garment,
And the worm will eat them like wool.
But My righteousness and justice [faithfully promised] will exist forever,
And My salvation to all generations.”

Psalm 112:3


Wealth and riches are in his house,
And his righteousness endures forever.

Proverbs 21:21


He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.

Galatians 5:5-6

For we [not relying on the Law but] through the [strength and power of the Holy] Spirit, by faith, are waiting [confidently] for the hope of righteousness [the completion of our salvation].

Proverbs 8:18


“Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring wealth and righteousness (right standing with God).

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