1 Corinthians 9:9

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned?

World English Bible (WEB)

For it is written in the law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.” Is it for the oxen that God cares,

Strong's King James

For{G1063} it is written{G1125}{(G5769)} in{G1722} the law{G3551} of Moses{G3475}, Thou shalt{G5392} not{G3756} muzzle{G5392}{(G5692)} the mouth of the ox{G1016} that treadeth out the corn{G248}{(G5723)}.{G3361} Doth{G3199} God{G2316} take care{G3199}{(G5719)} for oxen{G1016}?

The F.O.G *

For it's written in the Torah of Moshe (Drawn from Water), 'DON'T MUZZLE THE OX WHILE THRESHING.' יהוה (Yahweh) isn't just concerned about oxen, is He?

The F.O.G Message *

[9] For it's written in Moses's law: "Don't muzzle an ox while it's treading grain." Is יהוה just concerned about oxen?

Young's Literal Translation

for in the law of Moses it hath been written, ‘thou shalt not muzzle an ox treading out corn;’ for the oxen doth God care?