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Berean Standard Bible

“With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.”

Daniel 11:32

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Study note

Daniel 11 is a long, detailed vision of conflict between kings to the north and south of Israel. Many interpreters see verses 21-35 as describing the persecution under the Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV in the second century BC, while others also hear echoes of later oppressors.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.

World English Bible (WEB)

He will corrupt those who do wickedly against the covenant by flatteries; but the people who know their God will be strong, and take action.

King James Version (KJV)

And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he pervert by flatteries; but the people that know their God shall be strong, and do [exploits].

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And those who do evil against the agreement will be turned to sin by his fair words: but the people who have knowledge of their God will be strong and do well.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y con lisonjas hará pecar á los violadores del pacto: mas el pueblo que conoce á su Dios, se esforzará, y hará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El rey tratará de ganarse con halagos a los que renieguen del pacto; pero el pueblo que conoce a su Dios será fuerte y no se dejará deslumbrar por los halagos.

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