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Berean Standard Bible

“You might say in your heart, “The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me.””

Deuteronomy 8:17

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Moses is warning Israel about what will happen once they are settled and prosperous in the land. He has just reminded them of the forty years in the wilderness when God fed them with manna and humbled them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

You might say in your heart, “The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me.”

World English Bible (WEB)

and lest you say in your heart, “My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth.”

King James Version (KJV)

And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and [lest] thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Say not then, in your hearts, My power and the strength of my hands have got me this wealth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y digas en tu corazón: Mi poder y la fortaleza de mi mano me han traído esta riqueza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No pienses jamás que por tu poder y tu fuerza has obtenido esa riqueza.

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