The Medes and Gold
Isaiah 13:17
Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.


"Ye Medes and others who now hear me, I well know that you have not accompanied me in this expedition with a view of acquiring wealth." — Speech of Cyrus to his army.

(Xenophon, Cyrop. V.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.

WEB: Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, who will not value silver, and as for gold, they will not delight in it.




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