Deuteronomy 8:17

And thou say in thine heart, My power, and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Otherwise, you may say in your heart, 'My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.'
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and `lest' thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Say not then, in your hearts, My power and the strength of my hands have got me this wealth.
- Basic English Bible

You might say in your heart, "The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me."
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

-- And thou say in thy heart, my power And the might of my hand has procured me This wealth.
- Darby Bible

Lest thou shouldst say in thy heart: My own might, and the strength of my own hand have achieved all these things for me.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

and thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.
- English Revised Version

and [lest] you say in your heart, "My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth."
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Deuteronomy 8:17

8:16 That he might humble thee - By keeping thee in a constant dependence upon him for every day's food, and convincing thee what an impotent, helpless creature thou art, having nothing whereon to subsist, and being supported wholly by the alms of divine goodness from day to day. The mercies of God, if duly considered, are as powerful a mean to humble us as the greatest afflictions, because they increase our debts to God, and manifest our dependance upon him, and by making God great, they make us little in our own eyes. To do thee good - That is, that after he hath purged and prepared thee by afflictions, thou mayest receive and enjoy his blessings with less disadvantage, whilst by the remembrance of former afflictions. thou art made thankful for them, and more cautious not to abuse them.