1 Peter 5

King James Version (KJV)

5 Ref Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

6 Ref Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

7 Ref Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

8 Ref Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

5 Ref And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.

6 Ref For this cause make yourselves low under the strong hand of God, so that when the time comes you may be lifted up;

7 Ref Putting all your troubles on him, for he takes care of you.

8 Ref Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;

World English Bible (WEB)

5 Ref Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

6 Ref Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

7 Ref casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

8 Ref Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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