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Berean Standard Bible

“Joab fell facedown in homage and blessed the king. “Today,” said Joab, “your servant knows that he has found favor in your eyes, my lord the king, because the king has granted his request.””

2 Samuel 14:22

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Joab fell facedown in homage and blessed the king. “Today,” said Joab, “your servant knows that he has found favor in your eyes, my lord the king, because the king has granted his request.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Joab fell to the ground on his face, showed respect, and blessed the king. Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord, king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant.”

King James Version (KJV)

And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, Today thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and did obeisance, and blessed the king: and Joab said, To-day thy servant knoweth that I have found favor in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath performed the request of his servant.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then Joab, falling down on his face on the earth, gave the king honour and blessing; and Joab said, Today it is clear to your servant that I have grace in your eyes, my lord king, because the king has given effect to the request of his servant.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y Joab se postró en tierra sobre su rostro, é hizo reverencia, y después que bendijo al rey, dijo: Hoy ha entendido tu siervo que he hallado gracia en tus ojos, rey señor mío; pues que ha hecho el rey lo que su siervo ha dicho.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Joab se inclinó a tierra delante del rey, lo bendijo y dijo: ―Al fin sé que mi señor, el rey, tiene buena voluntad hacia mí, pues me ha concedido esta petición.

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