Acts 1:20

Acts 1:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20“For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:

“ ‘May his place be deserted;

let there be no one to dwell in it,’

and,

“ ‘May another take his place of leadership.’

20“For it is written in the book of Psalms:

‘May his residence be made desolate,

And may there be none living in it’;

and,

‘May another take his office.’

20“For it is written in the book of Psalms,

‘Let his homestead be made desolate,

And let no one dwell in it’;

and,

‘Let another man take his office.’

20“For in the book of Psalms it is written,

‘Let his place of residence become desolate,

And let there be no one to live in it’;

and [again],

‘Let another take his position as overseer.’ [Ps 69:25; 109:8]

20“For it is written in the book of Psalms:

‘May his place be deserted;

let there be no one to dwell in it,’

and,

‘May another take his position.’

20Peter said, “Here is what is written in the Book of Psalms. It says,

“ ‘May his home be deserted.

May no one live in it.’ (Psalm 69:25)

The Psalms also say,

“ ‘Let someone else take his place as leader.’ (Psalm 109:8)