Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have not always.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The poor you have ever with you, but me you have not for ever.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

for ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always.

World English Bible (WEB)

For you always have the poor with you, but you don't always have me."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the poor ye have always with yourselves, and me ye have not always.'