Devine Scripture

Deuteronomy 28:40

Deuteronomy chapter 28 · verse 40 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou shalt have olive-trees throughout all thy borders, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast its fruit.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou shalt have olive-trees throughout all thy borders, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast its fruit.

Context

v.39Thou shalt plant vineyards and dress them, but thou shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worm shall eat them.

v.40This passage

v.41Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but they shall not be thine; for they shall go into captivity.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Micah 6:15

    Thou shalt sow, but shalt not reap; thou shalt tread the olives, but shalt not anoint thee with oil; and the vintage, but shalt not drink the wine.

  • Psalms 104:15

    And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, Andoil to make his face to shine, And bread that strengtheneth man’s heart.

  • Psalms 23:5

    Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.