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Berean Standard Bible

“Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.”

1 Chronicles 22:11

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David is gathering materials for the temple and gives Solomon a private charge before he dies. He explains his own desire to build and God's decision that his son would do it instead.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now, my son, may Yahweh be with you and prosper you, and build the house of Yahweh your God, as he has spoken concerning you.

King James Version (KJV)

Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now, my son, Jehovah be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of Jehovah thy God, as he hath spoken concerning thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now, my son, may the Lord be with you; and may you do well, and put up the house of the Lord your God, as he has said of you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ahora pues, hijo mío, sea contigo Jehová, y seas prosperado, y edifiques casa á Jehová tu Dios, como él ha dicho de ti.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Ahora pues, hijo mío, que el Señor te ayude, para que puedas construir el templo para él, y cumpla lo que ha dicho en cuanto a ti.

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