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Berean Standard Bible

“Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.”

Deuteronomy 16:20

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Moses is giving instructions on appointing judges and officials in the land Israel is about to enter. He warns against bribes, favoritism and perverting justice.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

World English Bible (WEB)

You shall follow that which is altogether just, that you may live, and inherit the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

King James Version (KJV)

That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let righteousness be your guide, so that you may have life, and take for your heritage the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La justicia, la justicia seguirás, porque vivas y heredes la tierra que Jehová tu Dios te da.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La justicia debe prevalecer. Esta es la única manera en que serás prosperado en la tierra que el Señor tu Dios te da.

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