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Berean Standard Bible

“Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.””

1 Samuel 15:29

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Saul has disobeyed God's command about the Amalekites, sparing their king and the best livestock, and Samuel has told him the LORD has torn the kingdom from him. Saul pleads for forgiveness and grabs Samuel's robe, which tears.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent; for he is not a man, that he should repent.”

King James Version (KJV)

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent; for he is not a man, that he should repent.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And further, the Glory of Israel will not say what is false, and his purpose may not be changed: for he is not a man, whose purpose may be changed.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y también el Vencedor de Israel no mentirá, ni se arrepentirá: porque no es hombre para que se arrepienta.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y el Señor, que es la Gloria de Israel, no miente, ni cambia de parecer, porque no es como los hombres.

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