1 Chronicles 21:24

“No,” replied King David, “I insist on paying the full price, for I will not take for the Lord what belongs to you, nor will I offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”

BSB · Berean Standard Bible

And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the Lord, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.

KJV · King James Version

King David said to Ornan, “No, but I will most certainly buy it for the full price. For I will not take that which is yours for the Lord, nor offer a burnt offering that costs me nothing.”

WEB · World English Bible

And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for Jehovah, nor offer a burnt-offering without cost.

ASV · American Standard Version

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Nay: Genesis 14:23; Genesis 23:13; Deuteronomy 16:16, 17; Malachi 1:12–14; Romans 12:17