“Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.”
King James Version (KJV)
25:7 They trimmed their lamps - They examined themselves and prepared to meet their God.
Mt 25:7 All . . . arose, and trimmed their lamps. The object of trimming would be to secure a brighter light. It would involve the trimming of the wick and replenishing the oil if needed. When the cry does arise there will be a wonderful lamp-trimming.
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lampes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then all those virgins got up, and made ready their lights.
- Basic English Bible
Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their torches.
- Darby Bible
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
- Webster's Bible
Then all those bridesmaids roused themselves and trimmed their torches.
- Weymouth Bible
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
- World English Bible
Thanne alle tho virgyns risen vp, and araieden her laumpis.
- Wycliffe Bible
`Then rose all those virgins, and trimmed their lamps,
- Youngs Literal Bible