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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

King James Version (KJV)

Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now there was in the town a poor, wise man, and he, by his wisdom, kept the town safe. But no one had any memory of that same poor man.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y hállase en ella un hombre pobre, sabio, el cual libra la ciudad con su sabiduría; y nadie se acordaba de aquel pobre hombre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Había en la ciudad un sabio muy pobre, que sabía lo que debía hacerse para salvar la ciudad, y eso la libró. Pero después nadie se acordó más de él.

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