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Susanna 1:11 kjva — For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her.”

— Susanna 1:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Susanna 1 — Context

8

And the two elders saw her going in every day, and walking; so that their lust was inflamed toward her.

9

And they perverted their own mind, and turned away their eyes, that they might not look unto heaven, nor remember just judgments.

10

And albeit they both were wounded with her love, yet durst not one shew another his grief.

11

For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her.

12

Yet they watched diligently from day to day to see her.

13

And the one said to the other, Let us now go home: for it is dinner time.

14

So when they were gone out, they parted the one from the other, and turning back again they came to the same place; and after that they had asked one another the cause, they acknowledged their lust: then appointed they a time both together, when they might find her alone.

Susanna 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Susanna 1:11 say?
Susanna 1:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her.”
Where is Susanna 1:11 in the Bible?
Susanna 1:11 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Susanna, chapter 1, verse 11.
Who wrote Susanna?
Susanna is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (Greek addition to Daniel). Stands as Daniel 13 in the Greek and Vulgate. The KJVA prints it as a separate short book. It was written c. 150 BC.
What is the book of Susanna about?
Susanna is a vivid courtroom drama. Two corrupt elders try to coerce the beautiful and faithful Susanna into adultery; when she refuses, they accuse her publicly and have her condemned to death. The young Daniel, stirred by God, interrupts the verdict, separates and cross-examines the elders, and exposes the lie by their conflicting testimony. The book is a celebration of chastity, divine vindication, and discerning justice.
What are the major themes of Susanna?
Susanna explores themes including Innocence, Justice, Discernment, Truth, Vindication. These themes shape the meaning and context of Susanna 1:11.
What translation should I read Susanna 1:11 in?
Susanna 1:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Susanna 1:11?
Susanna 1:11 reads (KJVA): “For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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