Ezra 8:22
Read Ezra 8:22 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.
King James Version (modern wording)
For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.
Ezra 8:22 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For I was ashamed to ask of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way, because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them that seek him, for good; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.
Ezra 8:22 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For I was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of soldiers and horsemen to protect us from our enemies on the road, since we had told him, “The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek Him, but His great anger is against all who forsake Him.”
Ezra 8:22 (BSB)
Explain Ezra 8:22 in modern language
Get Ezra 8:22 explained, highlight it in 10 colors, and save your thoughts to your notes. Read offline anytime.
Keep reading
- Read all of Ezra 8 verse by verse
- Read Ezra 8 in the full Bible reader with notes, highlights and more translations
- Verse of the day
- Popular Bible verses
Questions about Ezra 8:22
What does Ezra 8:22 say?
Ezra 8:22 in modern King James wording reads: "For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him."
Where is Ezra 8:22 found in the Bible?
Ezra 8:22 is verse 22 of chapter 8 of the book of Ezra, in the Old Testament. Ezra has 10 chapters.
Which translations of Ezra 8:22 can I read here?
You can read Ezra 8:22 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible. Open the full Bible reader to read it in more translations.