The Bible says ...?

Carney's misfire

By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 11/02/11 4:47 PM Updated: 11/02/11 10:55 PM

Jay Carney quoted the Bible on Wednesday. Except he didn't. AP PhotoClose

From today’s briefing:

MR. CARNEY: Well, I believe the phrase from the Bible* is, “The Lord helps those who help themselves.” And I think the point the President is making is that we should -- we have it within our capacity to do the things to help the American people.

The White House adds in the official transcript:

* This common phrase does not appear in the Bible.

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