1 Corinthians 9:9 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For in the Law of Moses it is written, You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the corn. Is it [only] for oxen that God cares? [Deut. 25:4.]

American Standard Version (1901)

For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. Is it for the oxen that God careth,

Common English Bible

In Moses’ Law it’s written: “You will not muzzle the ox when it is threshing”. Is God worried about oxen,

Catholic Public Domain Version

For it is written in the law of Moses: "You shall not bind the mouth of an ox, while it is treading out the grain." Is God here concerned with the oxen?