Hebrews 1:9 - Good News Bible (Catholic edition in Septuagint order) You love what is right and hate what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has chosen you and has given you the joy of an honour far greater than he gave to your companions.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; Therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You have loved righteousness [You have delighted in integrity, virtue, and uprightness in purpose, thought, and action] and You have hated lawlessness (injustice and iniquity). Therefore God, [even] Your God (Godhead), has anointed You with the oil of exultant joy and gladness above and beyond Your companions. [Ps. 45:6, 7.] American Standard Version (1901) Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Common English Bible “You loved righteousness and hated lawless behavior. ” “That is why God, your God, ” “has anointed you more than your companions with the oil of joy.” Catholic Public Domain Version You have loved justice, and you have hated iniquity. Because of this, God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of exultation, above your companions." |