Ezekiel 18:8 — Compare Translations

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he that hath not given forth upon interest, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true justice between man and man,

English Amplified

Who does not charge interest or percentage of increase on what he lends [in compassion], who withholds his hand from iniquity, who executes true justice between man and man,

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Who does not charge interest or percentage of increase on what he lends [in compassion], who withholds his hand from iniquity, who executes true justice between man and man,

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

He does not engage in usury or take excess interest, but he withholds his hand from iniquity and executes true justice between men.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

He doesn’t lend at interest or for profit but keeps his hand from injustice and carries out true justice between men.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

he hath not given forth upon usury, nor taken increase; he hath withdrawn his hand from unrighteousness, hath executed true judgment between man and man,

English EASY 2024

He does not lend money to someone and then ask to receive more money back. He refuses to do anything that is wrong. He helps people in a way that is right and fair.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

If someone wants to borrow money from him, he lends the money and doesn't charge interest on the loan. He refuses to be crooked. He is always fair with everyone. People can trust him.

does not lend at interest or take any profit, withholds his hand from injustice, executes true justice between man and man,

English GNT (Good News Translation)

He doesn't lend money for profit. He refuses to do evil and gives an honest decision in any dispute.

English God's Word - GW 1995

He doesn't lend money for interest or make an excessive profit. He refuses to do evil things, and he judges everyone fairly.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

He doesn't lend at interest or for profit but keeps his hand from wrongdoing and carries out true justice between men.

English KJV 1611

He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,

English LSB

if he does not lend money on interest or take increase, if he turns his hand from injustice and does true justice between man and man,

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

if he has not lent at interest, nor has taken any increase, but has withdrawn his hand from iniquity, has executed true justice between man and man;

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

if he does not lend money on interest or take increase, if he keeps his hand from iniquity and executes true justice between man and man,

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

if he does not lend at interest nor exact usury; if he holds off from evildoing, judges fairly between a man and his opponent;

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

does not engage in usury or charge interest, but refrains from wrongdoing, promotes true justice between men,

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

He does not lend money and charge too much interest. He keeps himself from doing what is wrong. He judges cases fairly.

English NIV

He does not lend at usury or take excessive interest. He withholds his hand from doing wrong and judges fairly between man and man.

English NKJ 1982

If he has not exacted usury Nor taken any increase, But has withdrawn his hand from iniquity And executed true judgment between man and man;

English NLT

And suppose he grants loans without interest, stays away from injustice, is honest and fair when judging others,

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

does not take advance or accrued interest, withholds his hand from iniquity, executes true justice between contending parties,

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

He does not lend at interest or take any profit. He refuses to do anything evil and gives honest judgment between one person and another.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

does not lend at interest or take any increase, withholds his hand from iniquity, executes true justice between man and man,

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

and if he grants loans without interest, stays away from sin, is honest and fair when judging others,

English Tyndale 1537

he lendeth nothing upon usury: he taketh nothing over: he withdraweth his hand from doing wrong: he handleth faithfully betwixt man and man: