*Here “while” is supplied as a component of the participle (“threshing”) which is understood as temporal
aA quotation from Deut 25:4
bA quotation from Luke 10:7

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain, and, The worker is worthy of his wages.

NLTNew Living Translation

For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!”

KJV 1900King James Version

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

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