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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days.

World English Bible (WEB)

You shall surely let the hen go, but the young you may take for yourself; that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days.

King James Version (KJV)

But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.

American Standard Version (ASV)

thou shalt surely let the dam go, but the young thou mayest take unto thyself; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

See that you let the mother bird go, but the young ones you may take; so it will be well for you and your life will be long.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Dejarás ir á la madre, y tomarás los pollos para ti; para que te vaya bien, y prolongues tus días.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Déjala ir y toma solamente los polluelos. El Señor te bendecirá por ello, y tendrás una larga vida.

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