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2 Samuel 23:6
But those of no worth are all like thorns that are thrown away, because they cannot be taken with the hand.
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Christian Standard Bible®
But all the wicked are like thorns raked aside;they can never be picked up by hand.
But all the wicked are like thorns raked aside;they can never be picked up by hand.
Hebrew Names Version
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they can't be taken with the hand
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they can't be taken with the hand
King James Version
But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
Lexham English Bible
But evil persons are like thorns cast aside; all of them, because they cannot be picked up in the hand.
But evil persons are like thorns cast aside; all of them, because they cannot be picked up in the hand.
English Standard Version
But worthless men are all like thorns that are thrown away, for they cannot be taken with the hand;
But worthless men are all like thorns that are thrown away, for they cannot be taken with the hand;
New Century Version
"But all evil people will be thrown away like thorns that cannot be held in a hand.
"But all evil people will be thrown away like thorns that cannot be held in a hand.
New English Translation
But evil people are like thorns— all of them are tossed away, for they cannot be held in the hand.
But evil people are like thorns— all of them are tossed away, for they cannot be held in the hand.
Amplified Bible
"But the wicked and worthless are all to be thrown away like thorns, Because they cannot be taken with the hand;
"But the wicked and worthless are all to be thrown away like thorns, Because they cannot be taken with the hand;
New American Standard Bible
"But the worthless, every one of them, are like scattered thorns, Because they cannot be taken in hand;
"But the worthless, every one of them, are like scattered thorns, Because they cannot be taken in hand;
Geneva Bible (1587)
But the wicked shalbe euery one as thornes thrust away, because they can not be taken with handes.
But the wicked shalbe euery one as thornes thrust away, because they can not be taken with handes.
Legacy Standard Bible
But the vile men, every one of them will be thrust away like thorns,Because they cannot be taken in hand;
But the vile men, every one of them will be thrust away like thorns,Because they cannot be taken in hand;
Contemporary English Version
But evil people are pulled up like thornbushes. They are not dug up by hand,
But evil people are pulled up like thornbushes. They are not dug up by hand,
Complete Jewish Bible
"But the ungodly are like thorn bushes to be pushed aside, every one of them. They cannot be taken in one's hand;
"But the ungodly are like thorn bushes to be pushed aside, every one of them. They cannot be taken in one's hand;
Darby Translation
But [the sons] of Belial [are] all of them as thorns thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with hands;
But [the sons] of Belial [are] all of them as thorns thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with hands;
Easy-to-Read Version
"But evil people are like thorns. People don't hold thorns. They throw them away.
"But evil people are like thorns. People don't hold thorns. They throw them away.
George Lamsa Translation
But the ungodly are all like hard thorns, for they cannot be gathered with hands;
But the ungodly are all like hard thorns, for they cannot be gathered with hands;
Good News Translation
But godless people are like thorns that are thrown away; no one can touch them barehanded.
But godless people are like thorns that are thrown away; no one can touch them barehanded.
Literal Translation
As to the ungodly, all of them shall be as a thorn driven away; for they cannot be taken by the hand;
As to the ungodly, all of them shall be as a thorn driven away; for they cannot be taken by the hand;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But the Belial shalbe vtterly & cleane roted out as the thornes, which me take not in their hades.
But the Belial shalbe vtterly & cleane roted out as the thornes, which me take not in their hades.
American Standard Version
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with the hand;
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with the hand;
Bible in Basic English
But the evil-doers, all of them, will be like thorns to be pushed away, because they may not be gripped in the hand:
But the evil-doers, all of them, will be like thorns to be pushed away, because they may not be gripped in the hand:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But the vngodly man, shall be as a thorne cleane pluckt vp, which can not be taken with handes:
But the vngodly man, shall be as a thorne cleane pluckt vp, which can not be taken with handes:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But the ungodly, they are as thorns thrust away, all of them, for they cannot be taken with the hand;
But the ungodly, they are as thorns thrust away, all of them, for they cannot be taken with the hand;
King James Version (1611)
But the sonnes of Belial shall bee all of them as thornes thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands,
But the sonnes of Belial shall bee all of them as thornes thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands,
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
All these are as a thorn thrust forth, for they shall not be taken with the hand,
All these are as a thorn thrust forth, for they shall not be taken with the hand,
English Revised Version
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, for they cannot be taken with the hand:
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, for they cannot be taken with the hand:
Berean Standard Bible
But the worthless are all like thorns raked aside, for they can never be gathered by hand.
But the worthless are all like thorns raked aside, for they can never be gathered by hand.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe alle trespassouris schulen be drawun out as thornes, that ben not takun with hondis.
Forsothe alle trespassouris schulen be drawun out as thornes, that ben not takun with hondis.
Young's Literal Translation
As to the worthless -- As a thorn driven away [are] all of them, For -- not by hand are they taken;
As to the worthless -- As a thorn driven away [are] all of them, For -- not by hand are they taken;
Update Bible Version
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they can't be taken with the hand
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they can't be taken with the hand
Webster's Bible Translation
But [the sons] of Belial [shall be] all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
But [the sons] of Belial [shall be] all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
World English Bible
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they can't be taken with the hand
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they can't be taken with the hand
New King James Version
But the sons of rebellion shall all be as thorns thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with hands.
But the sons of rebellion shall all be as thorns thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with hands.
New Living Translation
But the godless are like thorns to be thrown away, for they tear the hand that touches them.
But the godless are like thorns to be thrown away, for they tear the hand that touches them.
New Revised Standard
But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand;
But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand;
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, as for the abandoned, like thorns to be tossed away are they all, - For, not with the hand, can they be taken;
But, as for the abandoned, like thorns to be tossed away are they all, - For, not with the hand, can they be taken;
Douay-Rheims Bible
But transgressors shall all of them be plucked up as thorns: which are not taken away with hands.
But transgressors shall all of them be plucked up as thorns: which are not taken away with hands.
Revised Standard Version
But godless men are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be taken with the hand;
But godless men are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be taken with the hand;
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But the worthless, every one of them will be thrust away like thorns, Because they cannot be taken in hand;
"But the worthless, every one of them will be thrust away like thorns, Because they cannot be taken in hand;
Contextual Overview
1 Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse, the man who was raised on high, the chosen one of the God of Jacob, the sweet song writer of Israel, says, 2 "The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me. His Word was on my tongue. 3 The God of Israel has spoken. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘When one is right and good in ruling over men, ruling in the fear of God, 4 he shines on them like the morning light. He is like the sunshine on a morning without clouds. He is like rain that makes the new grass grow out of the earth through sunshine after rain.' 5 In truth, does not my house stand right with God? For He has made an agreement with me that lasts forever. It is planned right in all things, and sure. For will He not make all my help and my desire grow? 6 But those of no worth are all like thorns that are thrown away, because they cannot be taken with the hand. 7 The man who touches them must be covered with iron and have a spear. All of them will be burned up with fire as they sit."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the sons: 2 Samuel 20:1, Deuteronomy 13:13, 1 Samuel 2:12
thorns: Genesis 3:18, Song of Solomon 2:2, Isaiah 33:12, Ezekiel 2:6
Reciprocal: Judges 19:22 - sons of Belial Judges 20:13 - children of Belial 1 Samuel 9:17 - reign over 1 Samuel 25:17 - a son of Belial Psalms 118:12 - in the name Isaiah 27:4 - who would Micah 7:4 - General Nahum 1:10 - while they be
Cross-References
Genesis 13:2
Now Abram was very rich in cattle, silver and gold.
Now Abram was very rich in cattle, silver and gold.
Genesis 14:14
When Abram heard that one of his family had been taken away, he led 318 men who had been born in his house and whom he had taught to fight. They went after them as far as Dan.
When Abram heard that one of his family had been taken away, he led 318 men who had been born in his house and whom he had taught to fight. They went after them as far as Dan.
Genesis 18:12
So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, "Will I have this joy after my husband and I have grown old?"
So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, "Will I have this joy after my husband and I have grown old?"
Genesis 21:22
At that time, Abimelech with Phicol, the head of his army, said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do.
At that time, Abimelech with Phicol, the head of his army, said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do.
Genesis 23:1
Sarah lived 127 years. These were the years of Sarah's life.
Sarah lived 127 years. These were the years of Sarah's life.
Genesis 23:2
Then Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. And Abraham had sorrow for Sarah and cried for her.
Then Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. And Abraham had sorrow for Sarah and cried for her.
Genesis 23:4
"I am a stranger living among you for a time. Give me some of your land so I may bury my wife."
"I am a stranger living among you for a time. Give me some of your land so I may bury my wife."
Genesis 23:5
The sons of Heth answered Abraham,
The sons of Heth answered Abraham,
Genesis 24:18
She said, "Drink, my lord." And she was quick to lift her jar to her hand and give him a drink.
She said, "Drink, my lord." And she was quick to lift her jar to her hand and give him a drink.
Genesis 24:35
And the Lord has brought much good to my boss. He has become rich. The Lord has given him flocks and cattle, silver and gold, men and women servants, and camels and donkeys.
And the Lord has brought much good to my boss. He has become rich. The Lord has given him flocks and cattle, silver and gold, men and women servants, and camels and donkeys.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But [the sons] of Belial [shall be] all of them as thorns thrust away,.... Not like the tender grass that springs up, and flourishes after rain, and the sunshine upon that; but like thorns, useless, hurtful, and pernicious, and fit only for burning: this is true of wicked men in general, that cast off the yoke of the Lord, and become unprofitable, as Belial signifies; and of wicked governors in particular, who, instead of being helpful, are harmful to a commonwealth; and instead of being the joy and comfort of their subjects, and of giving pleasure to them, and making them cheerful and prosperous, give pain and trouble, and cause grief and sorrow; and are, if possible, to be thrust away, and deposed from government:
because they cannot be taken with hands; thorns cannot be handled and gently dealt with, but some instrument must be used to put them away with force; so wicked men, and especially wicked rulers, are untractable, and not to be managed in a gentle way, and therefore violent ones must be taken.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Samuel 23:6. But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns — There is no word in the text for sons; it is simply Belial, the good-for-nothing man, and may here refer - first to Saul, and secondly to the enemies of our Lord.
As thorns thrust away — A metaphor taken from hedging; the workman thrusts the thorns aside either with his bill or hand, protected by his impenetrable mitten or glove, till, getting a fair blow at the roots, he cuts them all down. The man is fenced with iron, and the handle of his bill is like the staff of a spear. This is a good representation of the dubbing-bill, with which they slash the thorn hedge on each side before they level the tops by the pruning-shears. The handle is five or six feet long. This is a perfectly natural and intelligible image.
