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Berean Standard Bible

“Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.”

1 Samuel 2:3

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Hannah's song of praise follows the dedication of her son Samuel at Shiloh. She addresses the proud and arrogant, contrasting them with the humble.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.

World English Bible (WEB)

“Don’t keep talking so exceedingly proudly. Don’t let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.

King James Version (KJV)

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; Let not arrogancy come out of your mouth; For Jehovah is a God of knowledge, And by him actions are weighed.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Say no more words of pride; let not uncontrolled sayings come out of your mouths: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, by him acts are judged.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No multipliquéis hablando grandezas, altanerías; cesen las palabras arrogantes de vuestra boca; porque el Dios de todo saber es Jehová, y á él toca el pesar las acciones.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Dejen de actuar con tanto orgullo y arrogancia; el Señor sabe lo que ustedes han hecho, y él juzgará sus acciones.

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