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Matthew 7:6
New International Version
Matthew 7:6
New International Version
6 “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
Matthew 7:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 7:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 Don’t give what is holy to dogs or toss your pearls before pigs,(A) or they will trample them with their feet, turn, and tear you to pieces.
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Matthew 7:6
New Living Translation
Matthew 7:6
New Living Translation
6 “Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy.[a] Don’t throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you.
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- 7:6 Greek Don’t give the sacred to dogs.
Matthew 7:6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Matthew 7:6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Profaning the Holy
6 “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under foot and turn and maul you.(A)
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Matthew 7:6
King James Version
Matthew 7:6
King James Version
6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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