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Berean Standard Bible

“Understand, then, that it is not because of your righteousness that the LORD your God is giving you this good land to possess, for you are a stiff-necked people.”

Deuteronomy 9:6

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Moses reminds Israel that the coming conquest of Canaan is not a reward for their goodness. He recalls their repeated rebellion, above all the golden calf at Sinai.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Understand, then, that it is not because of your righteousness that the LORD your God is giving you this good land to possess, for you are a stiff-necked people.

World English Bible (WEB)

Know therefore, that Yahweh your God doesn’t give you this good land to possess for your righteousness; for you are a stiff-necked people.

King James Version (KJV)

Understand therefore, that the LORD thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for thou art a stiffnecked people.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Know therefore, that Jehovah thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for thou art a stiffnecked people.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Be certain then that the Lord your God is not giving you this good land as a reward for your righteousness; for you are a stiff-necked people.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por tanto, sabe que no por tu justicia Jehová tu Dios te da esta buena tierra para poseerla; que pueblo duro de cerviz eres tú.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Te lo digo una vez más: El Señor tu Dios no te da esta buena tierra porque tú seas justo, porque no lo eres: Al contrario, eres un pueblo soberbio y rebelde.

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