American Standard Version
"But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. "
— Matthew 25:18, American Standard Version
“But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.”
“But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money.”
“But the one who had received one talent went out and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money in it.”
“But he that had received the one, going his way, digged into the earth and hid his lord's money.”
“But he who was given the one went away and put it in a hole in the earth, and kept his lord's money in a secret place.”
“But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.”
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his several ability; and he went on his journey.
Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents.
In like manner he also that received the two gained other two.
But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.
And he that received the five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: lo, I have gained other five talents.
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.