2 Kings 25:12

But the captaine of the guard left of the poore of the land, to be Uine-dressers, and husbandmen.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and plowmen.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But he let the poorest of the land go on living there, to take care of the vines and the fields.
- Basic English Bible

But the captain of the body-guard left of the poor of the land for vinedressers and husbandmen.
- Darby Bible

But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vine-dressers and husbandmen.
- Webster's Bible

But the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to work the vineyards and fields.
- World English Bible

and of the poor of the land hath the chief of the executioners left for vine-dressers and for husbandmen.
- Youngs Literal Bible

But the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Kings 25:12

25:12 Left of the poor - So while the rich were prisoners in a strange land, the poor had liberty and peace in their own country! Thus providence sometimes humbles the proud, and favours them of low degree.