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    It has often been said that "money is the root of all evil." However, that quote is not entirely correct. What is the correct quote, and where can it be found?

    Question #58861. Asked by JoshCaleb12. (Aug 17 05 1:49 PM)


    TabbyTom

    		1 Timothy: 6: 10

    The rendering in the King James Version is "(For) the love of money is the root of all evil ...."

    Aug 17 05, 1:56 PM
    gmackematix

    		"For the gift blindeth the seeing and perverteth the words of the righteous" - Exodus 23:8

    Aug 17 05, 6:19 PM
    lanfranco

    		"A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry, but money answereth all things."

    Ecclesiastes 10:19

    Aug 17 05, 6:23 PM

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