Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

American Standard Version (ASV)

saying unto them, It is written, And my house shall be a house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of robbers.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Saying to them, It has been said, My house is to be a house of prayer, but you have made it a hole of thieves.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

saying to them, It is written, My house is a house of prayer, but *ye* have made it a den of robbers.

World English Bible (WEB)

saying to them, "It is written, 'My house is a house of prayer,' but you have made it a 'den of robbers'!"

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

saying to them, `It hath been written, My house is a house of prayer -- but ye made it a den of robbers.'