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Berean Standard Bible

“But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.”

Deuteronomy 8:18

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Moses warns Israel about the danger that will come not in the desert but in abundance. Once they have good houses, flocks, silver and gold in the land, they may forget the God who brought them out of slavery.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.

World English Bible (WEB)

But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is today.

King James Version (KJV)

But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But keep in mind the Lord your God: for it is he who gives you the power to get wealth, so that he may give effect to the agreement which he made by his oath with your fathers, as at this day.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Antes acuérdate de Jehová tu Dios: porque él te da el poder para hacer las riquezas, á fin de confirmar su pacto que juró á tus padres, como en este día.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Recuerda siempre que el Señor tu Dios es el que te da el poder para obtener las riquezas, y él lo hace para cumplir la promesa hecha a tus antepasados.

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